Kilolitre per second [kl/s] to Gallon per minute [gal/min] Converter
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How to Convert Kilolitre per second to Gallon per minuteGallon per minute
1 kl/s = 15850.323140625002 gal/min
1 gal/min = 0.00006309019640343866 kl/s
Example: convert 5 kl/s to gal/min:
5 kl/s = 5 x 15850.323140625002 = 79251.615703125 gal/min
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 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.
Kilolitre per second to Gallon per minute Conversion Table
Kilolitre per second [kl/s] | Gallon per minute [gal/min] |
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0.01 kl/s | 158.50323140625002 gal/min |
0.1 kl/s | 1585.0323140625 gal/min |
1 kl/s | 15850.323140625002 gal/min |
10 kl/s | 158503.23140625 gal/min |
50 kl/s | 792516.1570312501 gal/min |
100 kl/s | 1585032.3140625001 gal/min |
1000 kl/s | 15850323.140625002 gal/min |
10000 kl/s | 158503231.40625 gal/min |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate