Gallons per second to Cubic inches per second conversion

Gallons per second to Cubic inches per second conversion table

Gallons per second (gal/s)Cubic inches per second (in3/s)
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1231.00106477053
2462.00212954107
3693.0031943116
4924.00425908213
51155.0053238527
61386.0063886232
71617.0074533937
81848.0085181643
92079.0095829348
102310.0106477053
204620.0212954107
306930.031943116
409240.0425908213
5011550.053238527
6013860.063886232
7016170.074533937
8018480.085181643
9020790.095829348
10023100.106477053
1000231001.06477053

How to convert gallons per second to cubic inches per second?

To convert gallons per second (Gal/s) to cubic inches per second (in³/s), you need to use the conversion factor between gallons and cubic inches.

1 U.S. gallon is equal to 231 cubic inches.

Thus, to convert gallons per second to cubic inches per second, you can use the following conversion:

Volume in in³/s=Volume in Gal/s×231\text{Volume in in³/s} = \text{Volume in Gal/s} \times 231

So, if you have 1 Gal/s:

1 Gal/s×231=231 in³/s1 \text{ Gal/s} \times 231 = 231 \text{ in³/s}

Therefore, 1 Gallon per second is equivalent to 231 cubic inches per second.

Real-World Examples of Gallons per Second

  1. Fire Hydrants: A typical municipal fire hydrant can flow anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 Gal/s depending on water pressure and hydrant type. This high flow rate is crucial for fighting fires effectively.

  2. Household Water Use: A modern showerhead in the U.S. might have a flow rate of about 2.5 gallons per minute. This converts to approximately 0.0417 gallons per second.

2.5 gallons per minute=2.560 Gal/s0.0417 Gal/s2.5 \text{ gallons per minute} = \dfrac{2.5}{60} \text{ Gal/s} \approx 0.0417 \text{ Gal/s}

  1. Industrial Pumps: Large industrial water pumps used in mining or agriculture can have flow rates of tens or even hundreds of gallons per second, depending on the application. For example, a high-capacity pump might move 100 Gal/s to irrigate large fields quickly.

100 Gal/s=100×231=23100 in³/s100 \text{ Gal/s} = 100 \times 231 = 23100 \text{ in³/s}

  1. Waterfalls and Natural Water Features: Consider a small waterfall or stream. These might have flow rates of several gallons per second. For instance, a small stream might discharge around 5 Gal/s.

5 Gal/s=5×231=1155 in³/s5 \text{ Gal/s} = 5 \times 231 = 1155 \text{ in³/s}

Understanding these conversion and real-world examples can help illustrate how versatile and practical the concept of gallons per second is in different contexts.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Cubic inches per second to other unit conversions.

What is gallons per second?

A unit of measurement!

Gallons per second (g/s) is a unit of flow rate that measures the volume of liquid flowing through a pipe or container over a period of one second.

In other words, it's a measure of how many gallons of liquid are moving in a second. This can be useful for measuring the flow rate of fluids such as water, gasoline, oil, or any other liquid that needs to be transported or processed quickly.

To give you an idea of scale, here are some rough estimates:

  • A typical faucet flows around 1-2 gallons per minute (g/min), which is equivalent to about 0.017-0.033 g/s.
  • A firehose might flow around 100-200 gallons per minute, which is equivalent to about 1.67-3.33 g/s.

Gallons per second is a unit that's commonly used in various industries, such as:

  • Water treatment and wastewater management
  • Oil and gas production and transportation
  • Chemical processing and manufacturing
  • Hydraulic systems and pumps

I hope this helps you understand gallons per second!

What is cubic inches per second?

A very specific and technical term!

Cubic inches per second (in³/s) is a unit of measurement for volumetric flow rate. It represents the volume of fluid (such as air, water, or gas) that flows through a given area in one second.

In other words, if you know the flow rate in cubic inches per second, you can calculate the volume of fluid that passes through a particular point or pipe in one second.

To put this into perspective, here are some examples of volumetric flow rates and their equivalent values:

  • A typical household faucet flows at around 2-4 gallons per minute (gpm). This translates to approximately 0.02-0.04 cubic feet per second (ft³/s) or 1.3-2.6 cubic inches per second (in³/s).
  • The exhaust flow rate of a car engine is often measured in cubic feet per minute (cfm), which can be converted to cubic inches per second.
  • In industrial applications, such as air handling systems, flow rates are often specified in cubic meters per hour (m³/h) or liters per minute (L/min), which can also be expressed as cubic inches per second.

Keep in mind that the choice of unit depends on the specific application and industry, but cubic inches per second is a useful measure for many fluid dynamics calculations.

Complete Gallons per second conversion table

Enter # of Gallons per second
Convert 1 gal/s to other unitsResult
Gallons per second to Cubic Millimeters per second (gal/s to mm3/s)3785411.7842063
Gallons per second to Cubic Centimeters per second (gal/s to cm3/s)3785.4117842063
Gallons per second to Millilitres per second (gal/s to ml/s)3785.4117842063
Gallons per second to Centilitres per second (gal/s to cl/s)378.54117842063
Gallons per second to Decilitres per second (gal/s to dl/s)37.854117842063
Gallons per second to Litres per second (gal/s to l/s)3.7854117842063
Gallons per second to Litres per minute (gal/s to l/min)227.12470705238
Gallons per second to Litres per hour (gal/s to l/h)13627.482423143
Gallons per second to Kilolitres per second (gal/s to kl/s)0.003785411784206
Gallons per second to Kilolitres per minute (gal/s to kl/min)0.2271247070524
Gallons per second to Kilolitres per hour (gal/s to kl/h)13.627482423143
Gallons per second to Cubic meters per second (gal/s to m3/s)0.003785411784206
Gallons per second to Cubic meters per minute (gal/s to m3/min)0.2271247070524
Gallons per second to Cubic meters per hour (gal/s to m3/h)13.627482423143
Gallons per second to Cubic kilometers per second (gal/s to km3/s)3.7854117842063e-12
Gallons per second to Teaspoons per second (gal/s to tsp/s)768
Gallons per second to Tablespoons per second (gal/s to Tbs/s)256
Gallons per second to Cubic inches per second (gal/s to in3/s)231.00106477053
Gallons per second to Cubic inches per minute (gal/s to in3/min)13860.063886232
Gallons per second to Cubic inches per hour (gal/s to in3/h)831603.83317392
Gallons per second to Fluid Ounces per second (gal/s to fl-oz/s)128
Gallons per second to Fluid Ounces per minute (gal/s to fl-oz/min)7680
Gallons per second to Fluid Ounces per hour (gal/s to fl-oz/h)460800
Gallons per second to Cups per second (gal/s to cup/s)16
Gallons per second to Pints per second (gal/s to pnt/s)8
Gallons per second to Pints per minute (gal/s to pnt/min)480
Gallons per second to Pints per hour (gal/s to pnt/h)28800
Gallons per second to Quarts per second (gal/s to qt/s)4
Gallons per second to Gallons per minute (gal/s to gal/min)60
Gallons per second to Gallons per hour (gal/s to gal/h)3600
Gallons per second to Cubic feet per second (gal/s to ft3/s)0.1336806244556
Gallons per second to Cubic feet per minute (gal/s to ft3/min)8.020837467337
Gallons per second to Cubic feet per hour (gal/s to ft3/h)481.25024804022
Gallons per second to Cubic yards per second (gal/s to yd3/s)0.004951126961594
Gallons per second to Cubic yards per minute (gal/s to yd3/min)0.2970676176956
Gallons per second to Cubic yards per hour (gal/s to yd3/h)17.824057061738

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