Gallons per second to Fluid Ounces per hour conversion

How to convert gallons per second to fluid ounces per hour?

To convert gallons per second (GPS) to fluid ounces per hour (fl oz/h), you can use the following step-by-step process:

1. Understand the relationship between units:

   • 1 gallon = 128 fluid ounces
   • 1 hour = 3600 seconds

2. Set up the conversion:

   • Start with your initial value in gallons per second.
   • Convert gallons to fluid ounces: $1 \text{ gallon} = 128 \text{ fluid ounces}$.
   • Convert seconds to hours: $\text{hours} = \frac{\text{seconds}}{3600}$.

3. Do the math:

   • Multiply the number of gallons per second by the number of fluid ounces in a gallon.
   • Then multiply the result by the number of seconds in an hour.

Using this method, the conversion steps are as follows:

• Start with 1 gallon per second.
• $1 \text{ gallon/second} \times 128 \text{ fluid ounces/gallon} = 128 \text{ fluid ounces/second}$.
• $128 \text{ fluid ounces/second} \times 3600 \text{ seconds/hour} = 460,800 \text{ fluid ounces/hour}$.

So, 1 gallon per second is equal to 460,800 fluid ounces per hour.

Real-World Examples

1. Small-scale Pump:

   • A small utility pump used for draining water from a basement might have a flow rate of around 0.1 gallons per second. Converting this:
     • $0.1 \text{ GPS} = 0.1 \times 128 \times 3600 = 46,080 \text{ fl oz/h}$.

2. Residential Water Usage:

   • A typical showerhead might have a flow rate around 0.05 GPS (3 gallons per minute).
     • $0.05 \text{ GPS} = 0.05 \times 128 \times 3600 = 23,040 \text{ fl oz/h}$.

3. Garden Hose:

   • A standard garden hose with an average flow of around 0.2 GPS.
     • $0.2 \text{ GPS} = 0.2 \times 128 \times 3600 = 92,160 \text{ fl oz/h}$.

4. Firefighting Hose:

   • A large firefighting hose can deliver up to 2.5 GPS.
     • $2.5 \text{ GPS} = 2.5 \times 128 \times 3600 = 1,152,000 \text{ fl oz/h}$.

By understanding and using these conversions, one can better visualize and manage various real-world scenarios involving fluid flow rates.