Gallons per second to Cubic feet per minute conversion

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

Converting gallons per second (gps) to cubic feet per minute (cfm) involves understanding both the units of measurement and their conversion factors. Here’s how you can do it, step by step:

Conversion Factors

1. 1 gallon = 0.133681 cubic feet
2. 1 minute = 60 seconds

Conversion Process

1. Convert gallons to cubic feet (per second):

   • 1 gallon = 0.133681 cubic feet
   • Therefore, 1 gallon per second is equal to 0.133681 cubic feet per second.

2. Convert seconds to minutes:

   • Since 1 minute = 60 seconds, you multiply the cubic feet per second by 60 to convert it to cubic feet per minute.

$0.133681 \text{ cubic feet/second} \times 60 \text{ seconds/minute} = 8.02086 \text{ cubic feet/minute}$

So, 1 gallon per second is equal to 8.02086 cubic feet per minute.

Real World Examples for Other Quantities of Gallons Per Second

1. Fire Hose Output:

   • A typical fire hose can discharge around 2.5 gallons per second.
   • Convert to cubic feet per minute: $2.5 \text{ gps} \times 8.02086 = 20.05215 \text{ cfm}$

2. Residential Water Use:

   • A dishwasher might use around 0.1 gallons per second.
   • Convert to cubic feet per minute: $0.1 \text{ gps} \times 8.02086 = 0.802086 \text{ cfm}$

3. Industrial Cooling System:

   • An industrial cooling tower might circulate water at a rate of 40 gallons per second.
   • Convert to cubic feet per minute: $40 \text{ gps} \times 8.02086 = 320.8344 \text{ cfm}$

By using these conversion factors and processes, you can convert any gallons per second value to cubic feet per minute, allowing you to understand and compare flow rates in different units commonly used in various contexts.