Gallons per hour (gal/h) to Quarts per second (qt/s) conversion

Gallons per hour to Quarts per second conversion table

Gallons per hour (gal/h)Quarts per second (qt/s)
00
10.001111111111111
20.002222222222222
30.003333333333333
40.004444444444444
50.005555555555556
60.006666666666667
70.007777777777778
80.008888888888889
90.01
100.01111111111111
200.02222222222222
300.03333333333333
400.04444444444444
500.05555555555556
600.06666666666667
700.07777777777778
800.08888888888889
900.1
1000.1111111111111
10001.1111111111111

How to convert gallons per hour to quarts per second?

To convert from gallons per hour (GPH) to quarts per second (qt/s), you'll need to follow a sequence of unit conversions that take into account:

  1. There are 4 quarts in a gallon.
  2. There are 3600 seconds in an hour.

So, 1 gallon per hour can be converted into quarts per second as follows:

1 gallon per hour=1 gallon1 hour\text{1 gallon per hour} = \frac{1 \text{ gallon}}{1 \text{ hour}}

First, convert gallons to quarts:

1 gallon=4 quarts\text{1 gallon} = 4 \text{ quarts}

So,

1 gallon1 hour=4 quarts1 hour\frac{1 \text{ gallon}}{1 \text{ hour}} = \frac{4 \text{ quarts}}{1 \text{ hour}}

Next, convert hours to seconds:

1 hour=3600 seconds1 \text{ hour} = 3600 \text{ seconds}

So,

4 quarts1 hour=4 quarts3600 seconds=43600 quarts per second\frac{4 \text{ quarts}}{1 \text{ hour}} = \frac{4 \text{ quarts}}{3600 \text{ seconds}} = \frac{4}{3600} \text{ quarts per second}

Simplify the fraction:

43600=1900\frac{4}{3600} = \frac{1}{900}

Therefore,

1 gallon per hour=1900 quarts per second0.0011 quarts per second1 \text{ gallon per hour} = \frac{1}{900} \text{ quarts per second} \approx 0.0011 \text{ quarts per second}

Real-World Examples of Gallons per Hour

  1. Aquarium Filters: Large aquarium filters are often rated in GPH. For example, a filter that processes 300 GPH means it can filter 300 gallons of water every hour.

  2. Irrigation Systems: Drip irrigation systems for gardens or agricultural fields can have flow rates measured in GPH. A dripper that releases water at a rate of 2 GPH would slowly provide water to the plant roots, optimizing usage and minimizing waste.

  3. Car Fuel Pumps: Some fuel pumps in vehicles might have flow rates measured in GPH. A high-performance fuel pump might be rated at 60 GPH to ensure adequate fuel supply to the engine.

  4. Water Heaters: The recovery rate of water heaters is often measured in GPH. A water heater with a recovery rate of 40 GPH can reheat 40 gallons of water in an hour.

  5. Pond Pumps: Pumps used to circulate and filter water in ornamental ponds or fountains might be rated in GPH. A small pond pump might have a flow rate of 500 GPH to keep the water clear and aerated.

By understanding these typical uses and conversions, you can better comprehend the flow rates of various systems and equipment.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Quarts per second to other unit conversions.

What is "Per Hour"?

"Per hour" specifies the time frame over which the volume of gallons is measured. It represents the rate at which something is flowing or being consumed during each hour.

How Gallons per Hour is Formed

Gallons per hour combines the unit of volume (gallons) with a unit of time (hour) to express flow rate. It indicates how many gallons of a substance pass through a given point in one hour. The formula to calculate flow rate in GPH is:

Flow Rate (GPH)=Volume (Gallons)Time (Hours)\text{Flow Rate (GPH)} = \frac{\text{Volume (Gallons)}}{\text{Time (Hours)}}

Real-World Examples of Gallons per Hour

  • Fuel Consumption: Vehicles, generators, and machinery often measure fuel consumption in gallons per hour. For instance, a generator might consume 2 gallons of gasoline per hour at full load.
  • Water Flow: Well pumps and irrigation systems can be rated by their GPH output. A well pump might deliver 5 gallons per minute, which is equivalent to 300 gallons per hour.
  • HVAC Systems: Condensate pumps in air conditioning systems often have a GPH rating, indicating how much condensate they can remove per hour.
  • Industrial Processes: Chemical plants and manufacturing facilities use GPH to measure the flow rates of various liquids in their processes, ensuring correct proportions and efficient operation.
  • Aquariums and Water Features: Water pumps in aquariums and water features are often rated in GPH to ensure proper water circulation and filtration.

Interesting Facts and Historical Context

While no specific law or famous person is directly linked to the "gallons per hour" unit itself, the concept of volume flow rate is fundamental in fluid dynamics and engineering. People like Evangelista Torricelli, who studied fluid flow and pressure, laid groundwork for understanding fluid dynamics concepts. Torricelli's law relates the speed of fluid flowing out of an opening to the height of fluid above the opening. Torricelli's Law is derived from the conservation of energy and is a cornerstone in understanding fluid dynamics.

The measurement of flow rates is crucial in numerous applications, from simple household uses to complex industrial processes.

What is quarts per second?

What is Quarts per second?

Quarts per second (qt/s) is a unit used to measure volume flow rate. It defines the volume of liquid flowing per unit of time. One quart per second indicates that one quart of liquid is flowing past a given point in one second.

Understanding Quarts per Second

Quarts per second measures how quickly a volume of fluid is transferred. It is helpful in fields that require measurements of flow. The term is derived from two units:

  • Quart (qt): A unit of volume in the imperial and US customary systems.
  • Second (s): The base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI).

Formula for Volume Flow Rate

Volume flow rate (Q) is generally defined as the volume of fluid (V) that passes through a given cross-sectional area per unit time (t):

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ = Volume flow rate
  • VV = Volume (in this case, Quarts)
  • tt = Time (in seconds)

Therefore, if VV is measured in quarts and tt is measured in seconds, QQ will be in quarts per second (qt/s).

Real-World Examples of Flow Rates

While quarts per second might not be the most common unit used in large-scale industrial applications, understanding flow rates is crucial in many contexts.

  • Water Fountains: A small decorative water fountain might have a flow rate of around 0.1 to 0.5 qt/s, providing a gentle stream of water.
  • Small Pumps: Small pumps used in aquariums or hydroponic systems could have flow rates ranging from 0.05 to 0.25 qt/s, ensuring water circulation.
  • Medical Infusion: Intravenous (IV) drip rates can be measured and controlled in terms of volume per time, which can be converted to qt/s for specific applications.
  • Garden Hose: A garden hose might have a flow rate of 1 to 5 gallons per minute. Which will be approximately 0.06 to 0.3 qt/s.

Conversion to Other Units

Quarts per second can be converted to other common units of volume flow rate, such as:

  • Liters per second (L/s): 1 qt ≈ 0.946 L
  • Gallons per minute (GPM): 1 qt/s ≈ 15.85 GPM
  • Cubic meters per second (m3/sm^3/s): 1 qt ≈ 0.000946 m3m^3

Relevance and Applications

While no specific law or famous historical figure is directly linked to "quarts per second," the concept of flow rate is fundamental in fluid mechanics and plays a key role in engineering disciplines:

  • Chemical Engineering: Calculating flow rates in reactors and processing plants.
  • Civil Engineering: Designing water distribution systems and managing wastewater treatment.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Analyzing fluid flow in engines, pumps, and pipelines.

Complete Gallons per hour conversion table

Enter # of Gallons per hour
Convert 1 gal/h to other unitsResult
Gallons per hour to Cubic Millimeters per second (gal/h to mm3/s)1051.5032733906
Gallons per hour to Cubic Centimeters per second (gal/h to cm3/s)1.0515032733906
Gallons per hour to Cubic Decimeters per second (gal/h to dm3/s)0.001051503273391
Gallons per hour to Cubic Decimeters per minute (gal/h to dm3/min)0.06309019640344
Gallons per hour to Cubic Decimeters per hour (gal/h to dm3/h)3.7854117842063
Gallons per hour to Cubic Decimeters per day (gal/h to dm3/d)90.849882820952
Gallons per hour to Cubic Decimeters per year (gal/h to dm3/a)33182.919700353
Gallons per hour to Millilitres per second (gal/h to ml/s)1.0515032733906
Gallons per hour to Centilitres per second (gal/h to cl/s)0.1051503273391
Gallons per hour to Decilitres per second (gal/h to dl/s)0.01051503273391
Gallons per hour to Litres per second (gal/h to l/s)0.001051503273391
Gallons per hour to Litres per minute (gal/h to l/min)0.06309019640344
Gallons per hour to Litres per hour (gal/h to l/h)3.7854117842063
Gallons per hour to Litres per day (gal/h to l/d)90.849882820952
Gallons per hour to Litres per year (gal/h to l/a)33182.919700353
Gallons per hour to Kilolitres per second (gal/h to kl/s)0.000001051503273391
Gallons per hour to Kilolitres per minute (gal/h to kl/min)0.00006309019640344
Gallons per hour to Kilolitres per hour (gal/h to kl/h)0.003785411784206
Gallons per hour to Cubic meters per second (gal/h to m3/s)0.000001051503273391
Gallons per hour to Cubic meters per minute (gal/h to m3/min)0.00006309019640344
Gallons per hour to Cubic meters per hour (gal/h to m3/h)0.003785411784206
Gallons per hour to Cubic meters per day (gal/h to m3/d)0.09084988282095
Gallons per hour to Cubic meters per year (gal/h to m3/a)33.182919700353
Gallons per hour to Cubic kilometers per second (gal/h to km3/s)1.0515032733906e-15
Gallons per hour to Teaspoons per second (gal/h to tsp/s)0.2133333333333
Gallons per hour to Tablespoons per second (gal/h to Tbs/s)0.07111111111111
Gallons per hour to Cubic inches per second (gal/h to in3/s)0.06416696243626
Gallons per hour to Cubic inches per minute (gal/h to in3/min)3.8500177461755
Gallons per hour to Cubic inches per hour (gal/h to in3/h)231.00106477053
Gallons per hour to Fluid Ounces per second (gal/h to fl-oz/s)0.03555555555556
Gallons per hour to Fluid Ounces per minute (gal/h to fl-oz/min)2.1333333333333
Gallons per hour to Fluid Ounces per hour (gal/h to fl-oz/h)128
Gallons per hour to Cups per second (gal/h to cup/s)0.004444444444444
Gallons per hour to Pints per second (gal/h to pnt/s)0.002222222222222
Gallons per hour to Pints per minute (gal/h to pnt/min)0.1333333333333
Gallons per hour to Pints per hour (gal/h to pnt/h)8
Gallons per hour to Quarts per second (gal/h to qt/s)0.001111111111111
Gallons per hour to Gallons per second (gal/h to gal/s)0.0002777777777778
Gallons per hour to Gallons per minute (gal/h to gal/min)0.01666666666667
Gallons per hour to Cubic feet per second (gal/h to ft3/s)0.00003713350679323
Gallons per hour to Cubic feet per minute (gal/h to ft3/min)0.002228010407594
Gallons per hour to Cubic feet per hour (gal/h to ft3/h)0.1336806244556
Gallons per hour to Cubic yards per second (gal/h to yd3/s)0.000001375313044887
Gallons per hour to Cubic yards per minute (gal/h to yd3/min)0.00008251878269323
Gallons per hour to Cubic yards per hour (gal/h to yd3/h)0.004951126961594

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