Gallons per minute to Millilitres per second conversion

How to convert gallons per minute to millilitres per second?

To convert gallons per minute (GPM) to milliliters per second (mL/s), you can follow these steps:

1. Understand conversion factors:

   • 1 gallon (US) = 3,785.41 milliliters (mL)
   • 1 minute = 60 seconds

2. Set up the conversion:

   • Since 1 GPM = 1 gallon per 1 minute, you can express this as: 1 GPM = 3,785.41 mL / 60 seconds

3. Perform the division:

   • 3,785.41 mL ÷ 60 seconds ≈ 63.09 mL/s

So, 1 GPM converts to approximately 63.09 mL/s.

Real-World Examples of Gallons Per Minute

1. Residential Water Flow:

   • The average shower typically uses water at a rate of about 2.5 GPM. Using the conversion factor: 2.5 GPM × 63.09 mL/s ≈ 157.73 mL/s.
   • This means your showerhead disperses around 157.73 milliliters of water each second during a shower.

2. Fire Hydrant Flow Rate:

   • A standard fire hydrant can discharge water at rates ranging from 500 to 1500 GPM, depending on water main size and pressure.
   • For example, if it's operating at 1000 GPM: 1000 GPM × 63.09 mL/s = 63,090 mL/s (or 63.09 liters per second).

3. Garden Hose:

   • A typical garden hose nozzle might release water at approximately 5 GPM.
   • Using the conversion: 5 GPM × 63.09 mL/s ≈ 315.45 mL/s.

4. Swimming Pool Pump:

   • Pool pumps often circulate water at around 60 GPM to ensure proper filtration and maintenance.
   • In milliliters per second: 60 GPM × 63.09 mL/s = 3,785.4 mL/s (which is 3.7854 liters per second).

5. Aquarium Filter:

   • A powerful aquarium filter might operate at a rate of, say, 8 GPM.
   • Converting to milliliters per second: 8 GPM × 63.09 mL/s = 504.72 mL/s.

Summary

By using the conversion factor where 1 GPM ≈ 63.09 mL/s, you can easily interpret and understand various real-world fluid flow rates, and see how substantial the water movement can be in different applications—from household showers and garden hoses to critical fire hydrants and industrial pumps.