Gallons per second to Millilitres per second conversion

How to convert gallons per second to millilitres per second?

To convert gallons per second (gal/s) to milliliters per second (mL/s), you need to know the conversion factors between the units. Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Understand the Conversion Factors:

   • 1 gallon (US) = 3,785.41 milliliters (mL)

2. Apply the Conversion:

   • Since you know 1 gallon = 3,785.41 mL, 1 gallon per second means 3,785.41 milliliters per second.

So: $1 \text{ gal/s} \times 3,785.41 \text{ mL/gal} = 3,785.41 \text{ mL/s}$

Therefore, 1 gallon per second is equivalent to 3,785.41 milliliters per second.

Real World Examples for Other Quantities of Gallons per Second:

1. Fire Hose: A standard fire hose can discharge water at a rate of about 2.5 gallons per second (gal/s).

   • 2.5 gal/s = 2.5 × 3,785.41 mL/s = 9,463.53 mL/s

2. Swimming Pool Pump: A typical residential swimming pool pump might operate at a rate of 0.5 to 1.0 gallons per second.

   • 0.5 gal/s = 0.5 × 3,785.41 mL/s = 1,892.705 mL/s
   • 1.0 gal/s = 1.0 × 3,785.41 mL/s = 3,785.41 mL/s

3. Garden Hose: A garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle might deliver water at a rate of about 0.1 to 0.2 gallons per second.

   • 0.1 gal/s = 0.1 × 3,785.41 mL/s = 378.541 mL/s
   • 0.2 gal/s = 0.2 × 3,785.41 mL/s = 757.082 mL/s

4. Industrial Water Pumps: Some industrial water pumps can operate at high capacities, such as 10 gallons per second or more.

   • 10 gal/s = 10 × 3,785.41 mL/s = 37,854.1 mL/s

These examples help to visualize the flow rates in different contexts, providing a clear understanding of how substantial these flow rates can be for various applications.