Kilolitre per second [kl/s] to Gallon per second [gal/s] Converter
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How to Convert Kilolitre per second to Gallon per secondGallon per second
1 kl/s = 264.17205234375 gal/s
1 gal/s = 0.00378541178420632 kl/s
Example: convert 46 kl/s to gal/s:
46 kl/s = 46 x 264.17205234375 = 12151.914407812501 gal/s
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
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 to Gallon per second Conversion Table
Kilolitre per second [kl/s] | Gallon per second [gal/s] |
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0.01 kl/s | 2.6417205234375003 gal/s |
0.1 kl/s | 26.417205234375 gal/s |
1 kl/s | 264.17205234375 gal/s |
10 kl/s | 2641.7205234375 gal/s |
50 kl/s | 13208.6026171875 gal/s |
100 kl/s | 26417.205234375 gal/s |
1000 kl/s | 264172.05234375 gal/s |
10000 kl/s | 2641720.5234375 gal/s |
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