Cubic inch per minute [in3/min] to Gallon per minute [gal/min] Converter
in3/min
gal/min
How to Convert Cubic inch per minute to Gallon per minuteGallon per minute
1 in3/min = 0.004328984375 gal/min
1 gal/min = 231.00106477053293 in3/min
Example: convert 52 in3/min to gal/min:
52 in3/min = 52 x 0.004328984375 = 0.2251071875 gal/min
Cubic inch per minute
Definition: A cubic inch per minute (in3/min) is a unit of volumetric flow rate that measures the volume of a substance passing through a surface per unit of time. It represents the amount of volume, measured in cubic inches, that flows every minute.
History/origin: The cubic inch is derived from the inch, a unit of length in the imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. The 'per minute' component indicates the rate at which the volume is changing over time. The exact origin is linked to the establishment of these measurement systems.
Current use: Cubic inches per minute is used in various engineering and manufacturing applications, especially in contexts where precise control over small fluid or gas flow rates is important. It can be found in applications related to engines, pumps, and fluid dynamics testing.
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 inch per minute to Gallon per minute Conversion Table
Cubic inch per minute [in3/min] | Gallon per minute [gal/min] |
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0.01 in3/min | 0.00004328984375 gal/min |
0.1 in3/min | 0.00043289843749999996 gal/min |
1 in3/min | 0.004328984375 gal/min |
10 in3/min | 0.04328984375 gal/min |
50 in3/min | 0.21644921874999998 gal/min |
100 in3/min | 0.43289843749999996 gal/min |
1000 in3/min | 4.328984375 gal/min |
10000 in3/min | 43.289843749999996 gal/min |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate