Gallon per second [gal/s] to Kilolitre per second [kl/s] Converter
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How to Convert Gallon per second to Kilolitre per secondKilolitre per second
1 gal/s = 0.00378541178420632 kl/s
1 kl/s = 264.17205234375 gal/s
Example: convert 24 gal/s to kl/s:
24 gal/s = 24 x 0.00378541178420632 = 0.09084988282095167 kl/s
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.
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 second to Kilolitre per second Conversion Table
Gallon per second [gal/s] | Kilolitre per second [kl/s] |
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0.01 gal/s | 0.000037854117842063195 kl/s |
0.1 gal/s | 0.000378541178420632 kl/s |
1 gal/s | 0.00378541178420632 kl/s |
10 gal/s | 0.0378541178420632 kl/s |
50 gal/s | 0.18927058921031598 kl/s |
100 gal/s | 0.37854117842063195 kl/s |
1000 gal/s | 3.7854117842063197 kl/s |
10000 gal/s | 37.8541178420632 kl/s |
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