Gallons per second to Decilitres per second conversion

How to convert gallons per second to decilitres per second?

To convert gallons per second (gal/s) to deciliters per second (dL/s), you'll need to understand the relationship between these volume units. One gallon is equivalent to 3.78541 liters, and one liter is equivalent to 10 deciliters.

Here is the step-by-step conversion process:

1. Convert gallons to liters. $1 \, \text{gal} = 3.78541 \, \text{L}$

2. Convert liters to deciliters. $1 \, \text{L} = 10 \, \text{dL}$

Combining these steps:

$1 \, \text{gal/s} = 3.78541 \, \text{L/s}$ $3.78541 \, \text{L/s} \times 10 \, \frac{\text{dL}}{\text{L}} = 37.8541 \, \text{dL/s}$

So, 1 gallon per second is equivalent to 37.8541 deciliters per second.

Real World Examples of Gallons Per Second:

1. Fire Hydrants: A typical fire hydrant can deliver water at rates up to 1,500 gallons per minute. Converting this to gallons per second: $\frac{1500 \, \text{gallons}}{60 \, \text{seconds}} = 25 \, \text{gal/s}$

2. Garden Hose: A standard garden hose might have a flow rate of about 10 gallons per minute. $\frac{10 \, \text{gallons}}{60 \, \text{seconds}} \approx 0.167 \, \text{gal/s}$

3. Waterfall Flow Rate: A small waterfall might have a flow rate of around 100 gallons per second. $100 \, \text{gal/s}$

In summary, when you have a flow rate in gallons per second, you can easily convert it to deciliters per second by multiplying the number of gallons per second by 37.8541. This conversion is useful in various real-world scenarios, such as understanding the flow rates of fire hydrants, garden hoses, and natural water flows.