Gallon per second [gal/s] to Cubic meter per second [m3/s] Converter
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How to Convert Gallon per second to Cubic meter per secondCubic meter per second
1 gal/s = 0.00378541178420632 m3/s
1 m3/s = 264.17205234375 gal/s
Example: convert 50 gal/s to m3/s:
50 gal/s = 50 x 0.00378541178420632 = 0.189270589210316 m3/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 meter per second
Definition: A cubic meter per second (m3/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing one cubic meter of substance passing a point in one second. It is used to measure very large volumes of fluid or gas flow.
History/origin: The cubic meter is a metric unit derived from the meter, a fundamental unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). 'Per second' indicates the rate of flow. Its origins lie in the development of standardized metric units for scientific and engineering applications.
Current use: M3/s is commonly used in hydrology (river flow measurement), large-scale industrial processes, and in the operation of hydroelectric power plants where the movement of large volumes of water is critical.
Gallon per second to Cubic meter per second Conversion Table
Gallon per second [gal/s] | Cubic meter per second [m3/s] |
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0.01 gal/s | 0.000037854117842063195 m3/s |
0.1 gal/s | 0.000378541178420632 m3/s |
1 gal/s | 0.00378541178420632 m3/s |
10 gal/s | 0.0378541178420632 m3/s |
50 gal/s | 0.18927058921031598 m3/s |
100 gal/s | 0.37854117842063195 m3/s |
1000 gal/s | 3.7854117842063197 m3/s |
10000 gal/s | 37.8541178420632 m3/s |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate