Gallons per hour to Tablespoons per second conversion

How to convert gallons per hour to tablespoons per second?

To convert gallons per hour (GPH) to tablespoons per second (Tbsp/s), you need to know the appropriate conversion factors between these units. Here is the step-by-step conversion process:

1. Convert gallons to tablespoons:

   • 1 gallon = 256 tablespoons

2. Convert hours to seconds:

   • 1 hour = 3600 seconds

Now, let's perform the conversion:

Given: 1 GPH

First, convert 1 gallon to tablespoons: $1 \text{ gallon} = 256 \text{ tablespoons}$

Next, convert hours to seconds: $1 \text{ hour} = 3600 \text{ seconds}$

Now, calculate the flow rate in tablespoons per second (Tbsp/s):

$1 \text{ GPH} = \frac{256 \text{ tablespoons}}{3600 \text{ seconds}} \approx 0.0711 \text{ Tbsp/s}$

So, 1 GPH is approximately $0.0711$ Tbsp/s.

Real-World Examples

1. Garden Hose Flow Rate:

   • A typical garden hose might deliver water at a rate of about 240 GPH. To find Tbsp/s: $240 \text{ GPH} = 240 \times 0.0711 \text{ Tbsp/s} = 17.064 \text{ Tbsp/s}$

2. Drip Irrigation Emitter:

   • A drip irrigation system emitter might release water at a rate of 1-2 GPH.
   • For 2 GPH: $2 \text{ GPH} = 2 \times 0.0711 \text{ Tbsp/s} = 0.1422 \text{ Tbsp/s}$

3. Aquarium Filter:

   • An aquarium filter may have a flow rate of about 100 GPH. $100 \text{ GPH} = 100 \times 0.0711 \text{ Tbsp/s} = 7.11 \text{ Tbsp/s}$

These examples illustrate how flow rates in GPH can be converted to more intuitive units like tablespoons per second, by understanding and applying the appropriate conversion factors.