Gallons per hour to Quarts per second conversion

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:

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

First, convert gallons to quarts:

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

So,

$\frac{1 \text{ gallon}}{1 \text{ hour}} = \frac{4 \text{ quarts}}{1 \text{ hour}}$

Next, convert hours to seconds:

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

So,

$\frac{4 \text{ quarts}}{1 \text{ hour}} = \frac{4 \text{ quarts}}{3600 \text{ seconds}} = \frac{4}{3600} \text{ quarts per second}$

Simplify the fraction:

$\frac{4}{3600} = \frac{1}{900}$

Therefore,

$1 \text{ gallon per hour} = \frac{1}{900} \text{ quarts per second} \approx 0.0011 \text{ quarts per second}$

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.