Gallons per minute to Cubic Centimeters per second conversion

How to convert gallons per minute to cubic centimeters per second?

To convert gallons per minute (GPM) to cubic centimeters per second (cc/s), you need to follow a series of unit conversions. Here is the step-by-step process:

1. Convert gallons to cubic inches:

   • 1 U.S. gallon = 231 cubic inches

2. Convert cubic inches to cubic centimeters:

   • 1 cubic inch = 16.387064 cubic centimeters

3. Convert minutes to seconds:

   • 1 minute = 60 seconds

Using these conversions, let's see how you convert 1 GPM to cc/s:

1. Gallons to cubic inches:

   • 1 gallon/minute = 231 cubic inches/minute

2. Cubic inches to cubic centimeters:

   • 231 cubic inches/minute × 16.387064 cc/cubic inch = 3785.411744 cc/minute

3. Minutes to seconds:

   • 3785.411744 cc/minute ÷ 60 seconds/minute = 63.0901957333 cc/second

Therefore, 1 gallon per minute is approximately equal to 63.09 cubic centimeters per second.

Real-world Examples for Gallons per Minute:

1. Residential Plumbing:

   • A common household faucet has a flow rate of about 2-3 GPM, which is approximately 126.18 to 189.27 cc/s.

2. Garden Hose:

   • A typical garden hose delivers around 5-10 GPM, translating to roughly 315.45-630.90 cc/s.

3. Fire Hydrants:

   • Fire hydrants can output a massive flow of about 1,000 GPM or more, equivalent to approximately 63,090 cc/s.

4. Industrial Pumps:

   • Many industrial water pumps can operate at flow rates of around 100-1000 GPM, equating to approximately 6,309 to 63,090 cc/s.

5. Aquarium Filters:

   • Aquarium filters vary, but a small filter might run at around 50 GPM, which is approximately 3,154.5 cc/s.

By converting GPM to cc/s, you can make better sense of the flow rates in different contexts and understand how much fluid is being moved in terms of a more commonly used metric unit.