Gallons per minute to Cubic feet per hour conversion

How to convert gallons per minute to cubic feet per hour?

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Conversion from Gallons per Minute to Cubic Feet per Hour

1. Understand the Conversion Factors:

   • 1 gallon (U.S. liquid) = 0.133681 cubic feet
   • 1 minute = 1/60 hour

2. Convert 1 Gallon per Minute to Cubic Feet per Hour:

   • First, convert gallons to cubic feet: $1 \text{ gallon/min} \times 0.133681 \text{ cubic feet/gallon} = 0.133681 \text{ cubic feet/min}$
   • Next, convert minutes to hours: $0.133681 \text{ cubic feet/min} \times 60 \text{ min/hour} = 8.02086 \text{ cubic feet/hour}$

Therefore, 1 gallon per minute (GPM) is equivalent to approximately 8.02086 cubic feet per hour (CFH).

Real-World Examples of Flow Rates

1. Household Plumbing:

   • A standard showerhead may have a flow rate of about 2.5 gallons per minute (GPM).
     • $2.5 \text{ GPM} \times 8.02086 \text{ CFH/GPM} = 20.05215 \text{ CFH}$

2. Firefighting:

   • A fire hose might have a flow rate of 500 gallons per minute.
     • $500 \text{ GPM} \times 8.02086 \text{ CFH/GPM} = 4010.43 \text{ CFH}$

3. Irrigation Systems:

   • A large agricultural irrigation sprinkler might use around 40 gallons per minute.
     • $40 \text{ GPM} \times 8.02086 \text{ CFH/GPM} = 320.8344 \text{ CFH}$

4. Aquarium Pumps:

   • A typical aquarium pump might have a flow rate of around 5 gallons per minute.
     • $5 \text{ GPM} \times 8.02086 \text{ CFH/GPM} = 40.1043 \text{ CFH}$

By understanding these conversions and real-world examples, you can better appreciate the significance of various flow rates in different contexts.