Gallons per second to Kilolitres per hour conversion

How to convert gallons per second to kilolitres per hour?

To convert gallons per second (GPS) to kiloliters per hour (kL/h), we need to understand the relationships between these units:

1. 1 Gallon is equal to 3.78541 liters (L).
2. 1 Kiloliter is equal to 1,000 liters (L).

To convert from gallons to kiloliters, we have the following steps:

1. Convert gallons to liters.
2. Convert liters to kiloliters.
3. Adjust the time unit from seconds to hours.

Here is the step-by-step conversion:

1. Convert gallons to liters: $1 \text{ GPS} = 1 \text{ gallon/second} \times 3.78541 \text{ liters/gallon} = 3.78541 \text{ L/s}$

2. Convert liters to kiloliters: $3.78541 \text{ L/s} = \frac{3.78541}{1,000} \text{ kL/s} = 0.00378541 \text{ kL/s}$

3. Convert from seconds to hours (since there are 3,600 seconds in an hour): $0.00378541 \text{ kL/s} \times 3,600 \text{ s/h} = 13.627476 \text{ kL/h}$

So, 1 gallon per second is equal to 13.627476 kiloliters per hour.

Real-World Examples of Gallons Per Second (GPS)

1. Fire Hydrants:

   • Some fire hydrants can discharge water flows of around 1.5 GPS to 2 GPS to effectively fight large fires.

2. River Flow Rates:

   • Smaller streams and rivers may flow at rates around 10 to 20 GPS, though this can vary significantly with size and rainfall.

3. Water Treatment Plants:

   • Large water treatment plants often deal with flows measured in hundreds of gallons per second to meet the demands of urban areas.

4. Pump Capacities:

   • Industrial pumps might be rated for pumping capabilities of around 5 to 50 GPS, depending on their application in fields like mining or agriculture.

By understanding these conversions and examples, you'll have a better grasp of how GPS values translate into practical, real-world situations and other units of measurement.