Litres per hour (l/h) to Gallons per second (gal/s) conversion

Litres per hour to Gallons per second conversion table

Litres per hour (l/h)Gallons per second (gal/s)
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10.00007338112565104
20.0001467622513021
30.0002201433769531
40.0002935245026042
50.0003669056282552
60.0004402867539063
70.0005136678795573
80.0005870490052083
90.0006604301308594
100.0007338112565104
200.001467622513021
300.002201433769531
400.002935245026042
500.003669056282552
600.004402867539062
700.005136678795573
800.005870490052083
900.006604301308594
1000.007338112565104
10000.07338112565104

How to convert litres per hour to gallons per second?

Converting between volume flow rates like Litres per hour and Gallons per second involves understanding the relationships between these units This section clarifies the conversion process and offers practical examples.

Understanding the Conversion Factors

The key to converting between Litres per hour (L/h) and Gallons per second (gal/s) lies in the conversion factors between Litres and Gallons, and hours and seconds.

  • 1 Litre (L) is approximately equal to 0.264172 US Gallons (gal).
  • 1 hour is equal to 3600 seconds.

Converting Litres per Hour to Gallons per Second

To convert from Litres per hour to Gallons per second, you can use the following formula:

Gallons per second=Litres per hour×0.264172 gal1 L×1 hour3600 s\text{Gallons per second} = \text{Litres per hour} \times \frac{0.264172 \text{ gal}}{1 \text{ L}} \times \frac{1 \text{ hour}}{3600 \text{ s}}

Step-by-step Conversion for 1 L/h:

  1. Apply the formula:

    Gallons per second=1Lh×0.264172 gal1 L×1 hour3600 s\text{Gallons per second} = 1 \frac{\text{L}}{\text{h}} \times \frac{0.264172 \text{ gal}}{1 \text{ L}} \times \frac{1 \text{ hour}}{3600 \text{ s}}

  2. Calculate:

    Gallons per second0.00007338 gal/s\text{Gallons per second} \approx 0.00007338 \text{ gal/s}

Therefore, 1 Litre per hour is approximately equal to 0.00007338 Gallons per second.

Converting Gallons per Second to Litres per Hour

To convert from Gallons per second to Litres per hour, you'll reverse the process:

Litres per hour=Gallons per second×1 L0.264172 gal×3600 s1 hour\text{Litres per hour} = \text{Gallons per second} \times \frac{1 \text{ L}}{0.264172 \text{ gal}} \times \frac{3600 \text{ s}}{1 \text{ hour}}

Step-by-step Conversion for 1 gal/s:

  1. Apply the formula:

    Litres per hour=1gals×1 L0.264172 gal×3600 s1 hour\text{Litres per hour} = 1 \frac{\text{gal}}{\text{s}} \times \frac{1 \text{ L}}{0.264172 \text{ gal}} \times \frac{3600 \text{ s}}{1 \text{ hour}}

  2. Calculate:

    Litres per hour13627.44 L/h\text{Litres per hour} \approx 13627.44 \text{ L/h}

Therefore, 1 Gallon per second is approximately equal to 13627.44 Litres per hour.

Historical Context

While there isn't a specific law or person directly associated with this particular unit conversion, the standardization of units of measurement has a long history. The development of the metric system during the French Revolution was a significant step towards universal standards. The need to convert between various units like Litres and Gallons arises from the co-existence of different measurement systems (metric and imperial/US customary) used in various countries.

Real-World Examples

Here are some real-world examples where you might need to convert between Litres per hour and Gallons per second:

  • Fluid Pumps: Industrial pumps are often rated in terms of their flow rate. Converting between L/h and gal/s helps engineers select the right pump for applications where flow rates are specified in different units.

  • Water Treatment Plants: Water flow rates are crucial in water treatment processes. Converting between these units can help operators manage and optimize the flow of water through various stages of treatment.

  • Fuel Consumption: While fuel consumption is often measured in Litres per 100 kilometers or Miles per Gallon, converting to L/h or gal/s can be useful in specific engineering or scientific contexts, such as analyzing engine performance.

    • For instance, if a car consumes 6 Litres per 100 kilometers at an average speed of 80 km/h, the fuel consumption rate can be converted to approximately 4.8 Litres per hour. This can then be converted to gallons per second if needed.
  • HVAC Systems: In large buildings, the flow rate of chilled water or other fluids in HVAC systems is critical for maintaining temperature control. Engineers might need to convert between these units to ensure proper system operation.

By understanding the conversion factors and applying the formulas, you can easily convert between Litres per hour and Gallons per second in various practical scenarios.

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 Gallons per second to other unit conversions.

What is litres per hour?

Litres per hour (L/h) is a common unit for measuring the rate at which a volume of liquid flows. Understanding its meaning and applications can be helpful in various fields.

Understanding Litres per Hour (L/h)

Litres per hour (L/h) is a unit of volume flow rate. It indicates the volume of liquid, measured in litres, that passes a specific point in one hour. In simpler terms, it tells you how many litres of a substance are moving per hour.

Formation of the Unit

The unit is formed by combining two fundamental units:

  • Litre (L): A metric unit of volume, defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at its maximum density (approximately 4°C).
  • Hour (h): A unit of time, equal to 60 minutes or 3600 seconds.

Therefore, 1 L/h means that one litre of a substance flows past a point in one hour.

Formula and Calculation

The flow rate (QQ) in litres per hour can be calculated using the following formula:

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ = Flow rate (L/h)
  • VV = Volume (L)
  • tt = Time (h)

Real-World Examples

Litres per hour are used in many practical applications.

  • Water Usage: A household might use 500 L/h when all taps, showers, and appliances are running at once.
  • Medical Infusion: An IV drip might deliver medication at a rate of 0.1 L/h.
  • Fuel Consumption: A car might consume 5 L/h of fuel while idling.
  • Industrial Processes: A chemical plant might pump reactants at a rate of 2000 L/h into a reactor.
  • HVAC System: Condensate from a home air conditioner might drain at a rate of 1 L/h on a humid day.

Interesting Facts and Connections

While there isn't a specific "law" directly associated with litres per hour, the concept of flow rate is central to fluid dynamics, which is governed by laws like the Navier-Stokes equations. These equations describe the motion of viscous fluids and are fundamental in engineering and physics.

Conversion

Often, you might need to convert between L/h and other flow rate units. Here are some common conversions:

  • 1 L/h = 0.001 m3m^3/h (cubic meters per hour)
  • 1 L/h ≈ 0.264 US gallons per hour

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.

Complete Litres per hour conversion table

Enter # of Litres per hour
Convert 1 l/h to other unitsResult
Litres per hour to Cubic Millimeters per second (l/h to mm3/s)277.77777777778
Litres per hour to Cubic Centimeters per second (l/h to cm3/s)0.2777777777778
Litres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per second (l/h to dm3/s)0.0002777777777778
Litres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per minute (l/h to dm3/min)0.01666666666667
Litres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per hour (l/h to dm3/h)1
Litres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per day (l/h to dm3/d)24
Litres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per year (l/h to dm3/a)8766
Litres per hour to Millilitres per second (l/h to ml/s)0.2777777777778
Litres per hour to Centilitres per second (l/h to cl/s)0.02777777777778
Litres per hour to Decilitres per second (l/h to dl/s)0.002777777777778
Litres per hour to Litres per second (l/h to l/s)0.0002777777777778
Litres per hour to Litres per minute (l/h to l/min)0.01666666666667
Litres per hour to Litres per day (l/h to l/d)24
Litres per hour to Litres per year (l/h to l/a)8766
Litres per hour to Kilolitres per second (l/h to kl/s)2.7777777777778e-7
Litres per hour to Kilolitres per minute (l/h to kl/min)0.00001666666666667
Litres per hour to Kilolitres per hour (l/h to kl/h)0.001
Litres per hour to Cubic meters per second (l/h to m3/s)2.7777777777778e-7
Litres per hour to Cubic meters per minute (l/h to m3/min)0.00001666666666667
Litres per hour to Cubic meters per hour (l/h to m3/h)0.001
Litres per hour to Cubic meters per day (l/h to m3/d)0.024
Litres per hour to Cubic meters per year (l/h to m3/a)8.766
Litres per hour to Cubic kilometers per second (l/h to km3/s)2.7777777777778e-16
Litres per hour to Teaspoons per second (l/h to tsp/s)0.0563567045
Litres per hour to Tablespoons per second (l/h to Tbs/s)0.01878556816667
Litres per hour to Cubic inches per second (l/h to in3/s)0.01695111815945
Litres per hour to Cubic inches per minute (l/h to in3/min)1.0170670895671
Litres per hour to Cubic inches per hour (l/h to in3/h)61.024025374023
Litres per hour to Fluid Ounces per second (l/h to fl-oz/s)0.009392784083333
Litres per hour to Fluid Ounces per minute (l/h to fl-oz/min)0.563567045
Litres per hour to Fluid Ounces per hour (l/h to fl-oz/h)33.8140227
Litres per hour to Cups per second (l/h to cup/s)0.001174098010417
Litres per hour to Pints per second (l/h to pnt/s)0.0005870490052083
Litres per hour to Pints per minute (l/h to pnt/min)0.0352229403125
Litres per hour to Pints per hour (l/h to pnt/h)2.11337641875
Litres per hour to Quarts per second (l/h to qt/s)0.0002935245026042
Litres per hour to Gallons per second (l/h to gal/s)0.00007338112565104
Litres per hour to Gallons per minute (l/h to gal/min)0.004402867539063
Litres per hour to Gallons per hour (l/h to gal/h)0.2641720523438
Litres per hour to Cubic feet per second (l/h to ft3/s)0.000009809634700287
Litres per hour to Cubic feet per minute (l/h to ft3/min)0.0005885780820172
Litres per hour to Cubic feet per hour (l/h to ft3/h)0.03531468492103
Litres per hour to Cubic yards per second (l/h to yd3/s)3.6331926968299e-7
Litres per hour to Cubic yards per minute (l/h to yd3/min)0.00002179915618098
Litres per hour to Cubic yards per hour (l/h to yd3/h)0.001307949370859

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