Gallon per second [gal/s] to Cubic kilometer per second [km3/s] Converter
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How to Convert Gallon per second to Cubic kilometer per secondCubic kilometer per second
1 gal/s = 3.78541178420632e-12 km3/s
1 km3/s = 264172052343.75003 gal/s
Example: convert 2 gal/s to km3/s:
2 gal/s = 2 x 3.78541178420632e-12 = 7.57082356841264e-12 km3/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.
Cubic kilometer per second
Definition: A cubic kilometer per second (km3/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing one cubic kilometer of substance passing a point in one second. It is used to measure extremely large volumes of fluid or gas flow.
History/origin: The unit combines the cubic kilometer, a very large unit of volume, with 'per second,' indicating an extremely high rate of flow. It's primarily used in geological or astrophysical contexts where vast quantities are involved.
Current use: Km3/s is used in fields such as astrophysics (e.g., measuring material ejected from celestial events), geology (e.g., estimating the volume of volcanic eruptions), and extremely large scale fluid dynamic modeling.
Gallon per second to Cubic kilometer per second Conversion Table
Gallon per second [gal/s] | Cubic kilometer per second [km3/s] |
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0.01 gal/s | 3.7854117842063194e-14 km3/s |
0.1 gal/s | 3.78541178420632e-13 km3/s |
1 gal/s | 3.78541178420632e-12 km3/s |
10 gal/s | 3.7854117842063197e-11 km3/s |
50 gal/s | 1.89270589210316e-10 km3/s |
100 gal/s | 3.78541178420632e-10 km3/s |
1000 gal/s | 3.78541178420632e-9 km3/s |
10000 gal/s | 3.78541178420632e-8 km3/s |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate