Gallons per hour to Cubic inches per hour conversion

How to convert gallons per hour to cubic inches per hour?

To convert gallons per hour (GPH) to cubic inches per hour (in³/hr), you need to know the conversion factor between gallons and cubic inches.

1 US gallon is equal to 231 cubic inches.

So, to convert 1 gallon per hour to cubic inches per hour:

1 GPH * 231 in³/gallon = 231 in³/hour

Therefore, 1 gallon per hour is equivalent to 231 cubic inches per hour.

Real-World Examples of GPH in Various Contexts:

1. Home Plumbing:

   • Kitchen Faucet Flow Rate: Many kitchen faucets have a flow rate of about 1.5 to 2.2 gallons per minute (GPM). Converting this to gallons per hour (GPH):

     For 1.5 GPM: $1.5 \, \text{GPM} \times 60 \, \text{minutes/hour} = 90 \, \text{GPH}$

     For 2.2 GPM: $2.2 \, \text{GPM} \times 60 \, \text{minutes/hour} = 132 \, \text{GPH}$

2. Gardening and Agriculture:

   • Drip Irrigation Emitters: A standard drip irrigation emitter might dispense water at a rate of 0.5 to 2 GPH, allowing precise water application over long periods without wastage.

3. Aquarium Equipment:

   • Aquarium Pumps: A small aquarium filter pump might operate at around 30-100 gallons per hour (GPH) depending on the size of the tank and the system requirements.

4. Water Heaters:

   • Residential Water Heaters: A typical residential water heater might have a recovery rate of around 30-50 gallons per hour, meaning it can reheat 30 to 50 gallons of water in an hour.

5. Automotive Fuel Systems:

   • Fuel Pumps: Some high-performance automotive fuel pumps can deliver fuel at rates exceeding 40-60 gallons per hour to meet the high demands of racing engines.

By understanding these conversions and examples, you can appreciate how flow rates are utilized and specified in different applications.