Gallons per second to Centilitres per second conversion

How to convert gallons per second to centilitres per second?

To convert gallons per second (gal/s) to centiliters per second (cl/s), you will need to use the equivalent volume conversion factors between gallons and centiliters. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the conversion process:

1. Identify the conversion factors:

   • 1 gallon (US) = 3.78541 liters
   • 1 liter = 100 centiliters

2. Convert gallons to liters:

   • $1 gal/s = 3.78541 \text{ liters/s}$

3. Convert liters to centiliters:

   • $3.78541 \text{ liters/s} \times 100 \text{ cl/liter} = 378.541 \text{ cl/s}$

So, 1 gallon per second (gal/s) is equal to 378.541 centiliters per second (cl/s).

Real World Examples of Gallons per Second (gal/s)

To help put into context what different quantities of gallons per second represent, here are some real-world examples:

1. Fire Hose Output:

   • High-pressure fire hoses can discharge water at rates of up to about 1.25 gal/s (which is approximately 473.18 cl/s).

2. Residential Faucet:

   • A typical household faucet might deliver water at a rate around 0.0025 gal/s (approximately 0.9463 cl/s) when turned on fully.

3. Swimming Pool Fill Rate:

   • To fill a standard backyard swimming pool, which holds about 20,000 gallons, if you have a water flow rate of about 0.1 gal/s (which is approximately 37.85 cl/s), it would take roughly 5.5 days to fill the pool.

4. Waterfall Flow Rate:

   • Niagara Falls has a combined flow rate of about 85,000 cubic feet per second, which converts approximately to 635,361.6 gal/s. This very high rate is a good example of extreme natural water flow.

By understanding these examples, you can better appreciate the wide range of applications that involve different rates of water flow measured in gallons per second.