Cubic kilometer per second [km3/s] to Gallon per minute [gal/min] Converter
km3/s
gal/min
How to Convert Cubic kilometer per second to Gallon per minuteGallon per minute
1 km3/s = 15850323140625.002 gal/min
1 gal/min = 6.309019640343865e-14 km3/s
Example: convert 1 km3/s to gal/min:
1 km3/s = 1 x 15850323140625.002 = 15850323140625.002 gal/min
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 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 kilometer per second to Gallon per minute Conversion Table
Cubic kilometer per second [km3/s] | Gallon per minute [gal/min] |
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0.01 km3/s | 158503231406.25 gal/min |
0.1 km3/s | 1585032314062.5 gal/min |
1 km3/s | 15850323140625.002 gal/min |
10 km3/s | 158503231406250 gal/min |
50 km3/s | 792516157031250 gal/min |
100 km3/s | 1585032314062500 gal/min |
1000 km3/s | 15850323140625002 gal/min |
10000 km3/s | 158503231406250020 gal/min |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate