Gallons per hour to Kilolitres per second conversion

How to convert gallons per hour to kilolitres per second?

To convert gallons per hour (GPH) to kiloliters per second (kL/s), you need to understand the relationship between these units. Here’s how to go about the conversion step by step:

1. Convert gallons to liters:

   • 1 gallon (US) is equal to approximately 3.78541 liters.

2. Convert hours to seconds:

   • 1 hour is equal to 3600 seconds.

3. Combine the conversions:

   • First, convert gallons per hour to liters per hour.
   • Then convert liters per hour to liters per second.
   • Finally, convert liters per second to kiloliters per second.

Let's do the math:

Step-by-Step Conversion:

1. Gallons to Liters:

   • 1 gallon = 3.78541 liters
   • Therefore, 1 gallon per hour = 3.78541 liters per hour.

2. Liters per hour to Liters per second:

   • 1 hour = 3600 seconds.
   • So, 3.78541 liters per hour = 3.78541 / 3600 liters per second.

3. Conversion to Kiloliters per second:

   • 1 kiloliter = 1000 liters.
   • Therefore, to convert liters per second to kiloliters per second, you divide by 1000.

Combining these steps, we get:

$1 \text{ gallon per hour} = \frac{3.78541 \text{ liters per hour}}{3600 \text{ seconds}}$ $\approx 0.0010515 \text{ liters per second}$

Now convert liters per second to kiloliters per second:

$0.0010515 \text{ liters per second} \div 1000 = 0.0000010515 \text{ kiloliters per second}$

Real-World Examples of Gallons per Hour:

1. Small Water Pump:

   • A small garden water pump might pump around 250 GPH.
   • Conversion: $250 \text{ GPH} \approx 0.000261 \text{ kL/s}$
   • (250 gallons/hour to kL/s calculation: 250 * 0.0000010515 ≈ 0.000261 kL/s)

2. Car Fuel Consumption:

   • A car might use around 2 GPH at cruising speed.
   • Conversion: $2 \text{ GPH} \approx 0.000002103 \text{ kL/s}$
   • (2 gallons/hour to kL/s calculation: 2 * 0.0000010515 ≈ 0.000002103 kL/s)

3. Industrial Water Use:

   • A large industrial process might require 10,000 GPH.
   • Conversion: $10000 \text{ GPH} \approx 0.010515 \text{ kL/s}$
   • (10,000 gallons/hour to kL/s calculation: 10,000 * 0.0000010515 ≈ 0.010515 kL/s)

By converting these units, you can better understand and compare different flow rates in various applications and contexts.