Gallon per minute [gal/min] to Cubic meter per minute [m3/min] Converter
gal/min
m3/min
How to Convert Gallon per minute to Cubic meter per minuteCubic meter per minute
1 gal/min = 0.003785411784206319 m3/min
1 m3/min = 264.17205234375007 gal/min
Example: convert 71 gal/min to m3/min:
71 gal/min = 71 x 0.003785411784206319 = 0.2687642366786486 m3/min
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.
Cubic meter per minute
Definition: A cubic meter per minute (m3/min) is a unit of volumetric flow rate indicating one cubic meter of substance passing a point in one minute. It measures medium to large volumes of fluid or gas flow.
History/origin: Derived from the cubic meter, the SI unit for volume. 'Per minute' specifies the rate of flow. This unit became important with the increasing need for accurate measurement and control of fluids and gasses in industrial and engineering applications.
Current use: M3/min is employed in ventilation systems, industrial processes involving moderate fluid or gas flow, and in measuring the output of pumps and compressors. It is also used to quantify the flow of air in HVAC systems and the flow of fluids in manufacturing processes.
Gallon per minute to Cubic meter per minute Conversion Table
Gallon per minute [gal/min] | Cubic meter per minute [m3/min] |
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0.01 gal/min | 0.000037854117842063195 m3/min |
0.1 gal/min | 0.000378541178420632 m3/min |
1 gal/min | 0.003785411784206319 m3/min |
10 gal/min | 0.03785411784206319 m3/min |
50 gal/min | 0.18927058921031598 m3/min |
100 gal/min | 0.37854117842063195 m3/min |
1000 gal/min | 3.7854117842063197 m3/min |
10000 gal/min | 37.85411784206319 m3/min |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate