Gallons per second to Litres per second conversion

How to convert gallons per second to litres per second?

To convert gallons per second (GPS) to liters per second (LPS), you need to know the conversion factor between gallons and liters.

1 US gallon is approximately equal to 3.78541 liters.

To convert 1 gallon per second to liters per second: $1 \, \text{GPS} \times 3.78541 \, \frac{\text{L}}{\text{gallon}} = 3.78541 \, \text{LPS}$

So, 1 gallon per second is approximately 3.78541 liters per second.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Gallons per Second

1. Fire Hydrant:

   • A typical fire hydrant might discharge water at a flow rate of about 1.5 gallons per second.
   • Conversion: $1.5 \, \text{GPS} \times 3.78541 = 5.678115 \, \text{LPS}$
   • Approximately 5.68 liters per second.

2. Garden Hose:

   • A high-flow garden hose may deliver water at around 0.1 gallons per second.
   • Conversion: $0.1 \, \text{GPS} \times 3.78541 = 0.378541 \, \text{LPS}$
   • Approximately 0.38 liters per second.

3. Waterfall:

   • Let's say a small waterfall flows at 10 gallons per second.
   • Conversion: $10 \, \text{GPS} \times 3.78541 = 37.8541 \, \text{LPS}$
   • Approximately 37.85 liters per second.

4. Municipal Water Supply:

   • A municipal water supply pipeline might handle a flow rate of 50 gallons per second.
   • Conversion: $50 \, \text{GPS} \times 3.78541 = 189.2705 \, \text{LPS}$
   • Approximately 189.27 liters per second.

Quick Reference Conversion Table

• 1 GPS = 3.78541 LPS
• 2 GPS = 7.57082 LPS
• 5 GPS = 18.92705 LPS
• 10 GPS = 37.8541 LPS
• 20 GPS = 75.7082 LPS
• 50 GPS = 189.2705 LPS

This conversion can be applied in a variety of fields such as hydraulic engineering, municipal water management, agriculture, and any scenario where the flow of liquids needs to be measured and managed.