Gallon per minute [gal/min] to Kilolitre per second [kl/s] Converter
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How to Convert Gallon per minute to Kilolitre per secondKilolitre per second
1 gal/min = 0.00006309019640343866 kl/s
1 kl/s = 15850.323140625002 gal/min
Example: convert 93 gal/min to kl/s:
93 gal/min = 93 x 0.00006309019640343866 = 0.005867388265519796 kl/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.
Kilolitre per second
Definition: A kilolitre per second (kl/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate equal to 1,000 liters passing a point in one second. It is used to measure large volumes of liquid flow.
History/origin: The kilolitre is a metric unit of volume, derived from the litre (symbol: L), with the prefix 'kilo-' indicating a factor of 1000. The 'per second' component indicates a rate of flow over time, making the unit suitable for flow rate measurements. Its origin is directly tied to the establishment of the metric system in France in the late 18th century.
Current use: Kl/s is used in industrial processes, water management, and large-scale fluid transfer applications where quantifying high flow rates is necessary. Examples include measuring water flow in large pipelines, industrial coolant systems, and discharge rates from reservoirs.
Gallon per minute to Kilolitre per second Conversion Table
Gallon per minute [gal/min] | Kilolitre per second [kl/s] |
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0.01 gal/min | 6.309019640343866e-7 kl/s |
0.1 gal/min | 0.000006309019640343867 kl/s |
1 gal/min | 0.00006309019640343866 kl/s |
10 gal/min | 0.0006309019640343866 kl/s |
50 gal/min | 0.003154509820171933 kl/s |
100 gal/min | 0.006309019640343866 kl/s |
1000 gal/min | 0.06309019640343867 kl/s |
10000 gal/min | 0.6309019640343866 kl/s |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate