Pints per second to Gallons per minute conversion

How to convert pints per second to gallons per minute?

Sure! Converting 1 pint per second to gallons per minute involves a few straightforward steps. Let's break it down:

1. Understand the relationships between units:

   • There are 8 pints in a gallon.
   • There are 60 seconds in a minute.

2. Set up the conversion:

   • First, convert pints per second to pints per minute.
   • Then, convert pints per minute to gallons per minute.

Step-by-Step Conversion

1. Convert pints per second to pints per minute: $1 \text{ pint/second} \times 60 \text{ seconds/minute} = 60 \text{ pints/minute}$

2. Convert pints per minute to gallons per minute: $60 \text{ pints/minute} \div 8 \text{ pints/gallon} = 7.5 \text{ gallons/minute}$

So, 1 pint per second is equivalent to 7.5 gallons per minute.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Pints per Second

Let's consider a few more examples to understand different flow rates:

1. 2 Pints per Second: $2 \text{ pints/second} \times 60 \text{ seconds/minute} = 120 \text{ pints/minute}$ $120 \text{ pints/minute} \div 8 \text{ pints/gallon} = 15 \text{ gallons/minute}$ Example: Larger irrigation systems might use this rate to water large fields.

2. 0.5 Pints per Second: $0.5 \text{ pints/second} \times 60 \text{ seconds/minute} = 30 \text{ pints/minute}$ $30 \text{ pints/minute} \div 8 \text{ pints/gallon} = 3.75 \text{ gallons/minute}$ Example: A typical garden hose flow could be around this rate.

3. 0.1 Pints per Second: $0.1 \text{ pints/second} \times 60 \text{ seconds/minute} = 6 \text{ pints/minute}$ $6 \text{ pints/minute} \div 8 \text{ pints/gallon} = 0.75 \text{ gallons/minute}$ Example: A small aquarium pump might have this flow rate.

4. 5 Pints per Second: $5 \text{ pints/second} \times 60 \text{ seconds/minute} = 300 \text{ pints/minute}$ $300 \text{ pints/minute} \div 8 \text{ pints/gallon} = 37.5 \text{ gallons/minute}$ Example: Firefighting hoses can have flow rates in this range.

By understanding the method of conversion and seeing these examples, you can appreciate how different flow rates equate to different real-world applications.