Litres per hour to Gallons per second conversion

How to convert litres per hour to gallons per second?

Converting Litres per hour (L/h) to Gallons per second (Gal/s) involves a couple of unit conversions: from litres to gallons and from hours to seconds.

Step-by-Step Conversion:

1. Convert Litres to Gallons:

   • 1 Litre = 0.264172 Gallons (U.S. liquid gallons)

2. Convert Hours to Seconds:

   • 1 hour = 3600 seconds

To find Gallons per second, you would use the following formula:

$\text{Gal/s} = \left(\frac{\text{L}}{\text{h}}\right) \times \frac{\text{Gal}}{\text{L}} \times \frac{1 \text{h}}{3600 \text{s}}$

Example Calculation:

1. Convert Litres to Gallons: $1 \, \text{L} = 1 \times 0.264172 \, \text{Gal} = 0.264172 \, \text{Gal}$

2. Convert Hours to Seconds: $1 \, \text{L/h} = \frac{0.264172 \, \text{Gal}}{3600 \, \text{s}}$

3. Combine the units: $\text{Gal/s} = \frac{0.264172}{3600} \approx 0.0000733811$

So, $1 \, \text{L/h} \approx 0.0000733811 \, \text{Gal/s}$

Real-World Examples of Litres per Hour:

1. Calm Drip Irrigation System:

   • A drip irrigation system might use around 10 litres per hour per emitter for watering plants.
   • $10 \, \text{L/h} \approx 10 \times 0.0000733811 \, \text{Gal/s} = 0.000733811 \, \text{Gal/s}$

2. Aquarium Pump:

   • An aquarium pump might have a flow rate of 300 litres per hour.
   • $300 \, \text{L/h} \approx 300 \times 0.0000733811 \, \text{Gal/s} = 0.02201433 \, \text{Gal/s}$

3. Fuel Consumption:

   • A small engine might consume fuel at a rate of 5 litres per hour.
   • $5 \, \text{L/h} \approx 5 \times 0.0000733811 \, \text{Gal/s} = 0.0003669055\, \text{Gal/s}$

4. Household Water Heater:

   • A household water heater might deliver hot water at a rate of 60 litres per hour.
   • $60 \, \text{L/h} \approx 60 \times 0.0000733811 \, \text{Gal/s} = 0.004402866 \, \text{Gal/s}$

These examples illustrate typical applications where litres per hour are a common measurement, making it easier to understand how various flow rates compare to each other and can be converted into gallons per second when needed.