Gallons per second (gal/s) to Litres per minute (l/min) conversion

Gallons per second to Litres per minute conversion table

Gallons per second (gal/s)Litres per minute (l/min)
00
1227.12470705238
2454.24941410476
3681.37412115714
4908.49882820952
51135.6235352619
61362.7482423143
71589.8729493667
81816.997656419
92044.1223634714
102271.2470705238
204542.4941410476
306813.7412115714
409084.9882820952
5011356.235352619
6013627.482423143
7015898.729493667
8018169.97656419
9020441.223634714
10022712.470705238
1000227124.70705238

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 GPS×3.78541 (liters/1 gallon)×60 (seconds/minute)=227.1246 LPM1 \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 GPS×227.1246 LPM/GPS=567.8115 LPM2.5 \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 GPS×227.1246 LPM/GPS=22.71246 LPM0.1 \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 GPS×227.1246 LPM/GPS=340.6869 LPM1.5 \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 GPS×227.1246 LPM/GPS=2271.246 LPM10 \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.

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 Litres per minute to other unit conversions.

What is Gallons per Second (GPS)?

Gallons per second (GPS) is a measurement unit that tells you how many gallons of a liquid are moving past a certain point every second. It's a rate, showing volume over time. It is commonly used in the US to measure high volume flow rates.

How is GPS Formed?

GPS is formed by dividing a volume measured in gallons by a time measured in seconds.

GPS=Volume(Gallons)Time(Seconds)GPS = \frac{Volume (Gallons)}{Time (Seconds)}

For example, if 10 gallons of water flow out of a pipe in 2 seconds, the flow rate is 5 gallons per second.

Conversions and Relationships

GPS can be converted to other common flow rate units:

  • 1 Gallon ≈ 0.00378541 Cubic Meters
  • 1 GPS ≈ 0.00378541 m3/sm^3/s
  • 1 GPS ≈ 3.78541 Liters/second

Real-World Applications and Examples

  • Firefighting: Fire hoses and sprinkler systems are often rated in GPS to indicate their water delivery capacity. A typical fire hydrant might deliver 500-1000 GPS.
  • Pumping Stations: Large pumping stations, such as those used in water treatment plants or flood control, can have flow rates measured in thousands of GPS.
  • Industrial Processes: Many industrial processes, such as chemical manufacturing or oil refining, involve the movement of large volumes of fluids, and GPS is used to measure flow rates in these processes.
  • River Flow: While not a direct measurement, river discharge rates can be expressed in terms relatable to GPS (e.g., converting cubic feet per second to GPS for easier understanding).
    • The average flow rate of the Mississippi River is around 600,000 cubic feet per second, which is approximately 4.5 million GPS.
  • Pool filling: Average garden hose has 5-10 gallons per minute. This means it will take around 30 minutes to fill a 150 gallon pool. This is 0.08 - 0.17 GPS.

Historical Context and Interesting Facts

While no single person is specifically associated with the "invention" of GPS as a unit, its use is tied to the development of fluid mechanics and hydraulics. Understanding flow rates became crucial with the rise of industrialization and the need to efficiently manage and transport fluids.

The measurement of flow rates dates back to ancient civilizations that developed aqueducts and irrigation systems. However, the standardization of units like GPS is a more recent development, driven by the need for precise measurements in engineering and scientific applications.

What is Litres per minute?

Litres per minute (LPM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate, measuring the volume of liquid or gas that passes through a specific point in one minute. It is commonly used in various fields to quantify the rate of fluid transfer.

Understanding Litres per Minute (LPM)

LPM expresses how many litres of a substance flow through a given area in one minute. A litre is a unit of volume defined as 0.001 cubic meters, or 1000 cubic centimetres. Therefore, 1 LPM is equivalent to 1/1000 of a cubic meter per minute.

How is Litres per Minute Formed?

LPM is derived from the base units of volume (litres) and time (minutes). The formula to calculate flow rate in litres per minute is:

Flow Rate (LPM)=Volume (Litres)Time (Minutes)\text{Flow Rate (LPM)} = \frac{\text{Volume (Litres)}}{\text{Time (Minutes)}}

For example, if 50 litres of water flow out of a tap in one minute, the flow rate is 50 LPM.

Common Conversions

Here's a table of conversions between LPM and other common flow rate units:

Unit Conversion to LPM
1 Cubic Meter/Hour ≈ 16.67 LPM
1 Gallon/Minute (GPM) ≈ 3.785 LPM
1 Millilitre/Minute (mL/min) = 0.001 LPM

Real-World Applications and Examples

  • Medical Oxygen Delivery: Oxygen concentrators and ventilators often specify flow rates in LPM. A typical oxygen concentrator might deliver oxygen at a rate of 2-5 LPM.

  • Water Flow in a Household: The flow rate of water from a tap or showerhead is often measured in LPM. For instance, a water-saving showerhead might have a flow rate of 7-10 LPM.

  • Aquarium Filters: The performance of aquarium filters is often rated in LPM, indicating how quickly the filter can process the aquarium water. An aquarium filter might have a flow rate of 500 LPM.

  • HVAC Systems: Airflow in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems is sometimes specified in LPM, especially in smaller systems or components.

  • Industrial Processes: Many industrial processes involving fluids, such as chemical mixing or cooling, use LPM to measure and control flow rates.

Interesting Facts

While there isn't a specific "law" named after LPM, the principles of fluid dynamics and flow rate are governed by laws such as the Hagen-Poiseuille equation, which relates flow rate to pressure, viscosity, and dimensions of the pipe.

The measurement of flow rate has been crucial in the development of various technologies and industries, from water management to chemical engineering. The accurate measurement of flow is essential for efficiency, safety, and control in many processes. For more information on this, read the Fluid dynamics article from sciencelearn.org.nz.

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 Cubic Decimeters per second (gal/s to dm3/s)3.7854117842063
Gallons per second to Cubic Decimeters per minute (gal/s to dm3/min)227.12470705238
Gallons per second to Cubic Decimeters per hour (gal/s to dm3/h)13627.482423143
Gallons per second to Cubic Decimeters per day (gal/s to dm3/d)327059.57815543
Gallons per second to Cubic Decimeters per year (gal/s to dm3/a)119458510.92127
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 Litres per day (gal/s to l/d)327059.57815543
Gallons per second to Litres per year (gal/s to l/a)119458510.92127
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 meters per day (gal/s to m3/d)327.05957815543
Gallons per second to Cubic meters per year (gal/s to m3/a)119458.51092127
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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