Litres per hour to Gallons per hour conversion

How to convert litres per hour to gallons per hour?

To convert litres per hour (L/h) to gallons per hour (GPH), you need to know the conversion factor between litres and gallons. There are different types of gallons, but the most commonly used in the United States is the US liquid gallon. The conversion factor is:

1 litre ≈ 0.264172 US gallons

Therefore, to convert litres per hour to gallons per hour, you can use the following formula:

$\text{Gallons per Hour (GPH)} = \text{Litres per Hour (L/h)} \times 0.264172$

Example: Converting 1 L/h to GPH

$1 \text{ L/h} \times 0.264172 = 0.264172 \text{ GPH}$

So, 1 litre per hour is approximately 0.264172 US gallons per hour.

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Real World Examples

1. Aquarium Filter: An aquarium filter might have a flow rate of 100 litres per hour. To convert this to gallons per hour: $100 \text{ L/h} \times 0.264172 = 26.4172 \text{ GPH}$ So, the filter pumps about 26.42 US gallons per hour.

2. Fuel Consumption in Cars: A small, fuel-efficient car may consume about 5 litres of fuel per hour at a steady speed. Converting this to gallons per hour: $5 \text{ L/h} \times 0.264172 = 1.32086 \text{ GPH}$ Therefore, the car uses about 1.32 US gallons of fuel per hour.

3. Industrial Water Pump: An industrial water pump might have a flow rate of 5000 litres per hour. Converting this to gallons per hour: $5000 \text{ L/h} \times 0.264172 = 1320.86 \text{ GPH}$ Thus, the pump moves about 1320.86 US gallons per hour.

4. Irrigation System: A garden irrigation system may deliver water at a rate of 50 litres per hour. Converting this to gallons per hour: $50 \text{ L/h} \times 0.264172 = 13.2086 \text{ GPH}$ As a result, the system provides approximately 13.21 US gallons per hour.

By using the conversion factor of 0.264172, you can easily convert any given flow rate from litres per hour to gallons per hour for various real-world applications.