Gallon per minute [gal/min] to Gallon per second [gal/s] Converter
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How to Convert Gallon per minute to Gallon per secondGallon per second
1 gal/min = 0.016666666666666666 gal/s
1 gal/s = 60 gal/min
Example: convert 19 gal/min to gal/s:
19 gal/min = 19 x 0.016666666666666666 = 0.31666666666666665 gal/s
Gallon per minute
Definition: Gallons per minute (gal/min) is a unit of flow rate that represents the volume of fluid that passes a point in one minute, measured in gallons. This is a widely used measure in many industries for flow quantification.
History/origin: Like gal/s, the origin comes from the need to measure fluid flow rates in practical applications. The gallon is an established unit of volume, and the 'per minute' component allows for a convenient measurement over a manageable time interval.
Current use: It's used extensively in applications like measuring water flow in households, industrial processes, and in vehicle fuel consumption. It is a common unit for pumps, showers, and irrigation systems.
Gallon per second
Definition: A gallon per second (gal/s) is a unit of flow rate that measures the volume of fluid passing a point per unit time, specifically in gallons and seconds. It is commonly used in contexts where relatively large volumes of liquids are transferred quickly.
History/origin: The gallon is a unit of volume with historical roots in various systems of liquid measurement. The 'per second' component simply standardizes the volume measurement to a time interval. Its origin ties back to practical needs in trade and industry to quantify liquid flow.
Current use: It is used in various applications, including industrial processes, water treatment plants, and contexts where high flow rates are significant, such as in firefighting or large-scale pumping operations. It provides a clear measure of liquid flow speed.
Gallon per minute to Gallon per second Conversion Table
Gallon per minute [gal/min] | Gallon per second [gal/s] |
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0.01 gal/min | 0.00016666666666666666 gal/s |
0.1 gal/min | 0.0016666666666666668 gal/s |
1 gal/min | 0.016666666666666666 gal/s |
10 gal/min | 0.16666666666666666 gal/s |
50 gal/min | 0.8333333333333334 gal/s |
100 gal/min | 1.6666666666666667 gal/s |
1000 gal/min | 16.666666666666668 gal/s |
10000 gal/min | 166.66666666666666 gal/s |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate