Gallons per second to Litres per minute conversion

How to convert gallons per second to litres per minute?

Sure! Let's break down the conversion from Gallons per Second (GPS) to Litres per Minute (LPM) step by step.

1. Convert Gallons to Litres:

   1 US gallon is approximately equal to 3.78541 liters.

2. Convert Seconds to Minutes:

   There are 60 seconds in a minute.

Given these conversion factors, you can convert Gallons per Second to Litres per Minute as follows:

$1 \text{ GPS} \times 3.78541 \text{ (liters/1 gallon)} \times 60 \text{ (seconds/minute)} = 227.1246 \text{ LPM}$

So, 1 Gallon per Second (GPS) is equal to approximately 227.1246 Litres per Minute (LPM).

Real-World Examples

1. Example: Fire Hose

   • A standard fire hose can discharge around 2.5 GPS.
   • Conversion: $2.5 \text{ GPS} \times 227.1246 \text{ LPM/GPS} = 567.8115 \text{ LPM}$
   • This means the fire hose can discharge approximately 567.8115 Litres per Minute.

2. Example: Residential Water Supply

   • Typical residential water flow rates can be around 0.1 GPS.
   • Conversion: $0.1 \text{ GPS} \times 227.1246 \text{ LPM/GPS} = 22.71246 \text{ LPM}$
   • This means a typical residential water supply might provide around 22.71246 Litres per Minute.

3. Example: Swimming Pool Fill Rate

   • A pool pump might discharge water at a rate of 1.5 GPS when filling a swimming pool.
   • Conversion: $1.5 \text{ GPS} \times 227.1246 \text{ LPM/GPS} = 340.6869 \text{ LPM}$
   • This means the pool pump can fill at a rate of approximately 340.6869 Litres per Minute.

4. Example: Industrial Water Processing

   • An industrial water treatment system might process water at the rate of 10 GPS.
   • Conversion: $10 \text{ GPS} \times 227.1246 \text{ LPM/GPS} = 2271.246 \text{ LPM}$
   • This means the system processes about 2271.246 Litres per Minute.

By following these steps and using the examples given, you can convert and understand various flow rates from Gallons per Second to Litres per Minute.