Cubic meter per minute [m3/min] to Gallon per minute [gal/min] Converter
m3/min
gal/min
How to Convert Cubic meter per minute to Gallon per minuteGallon per minute
1 m3/min = 264.17205234375007 gal/min
1 gal/min = 0.003785411784206319 m3/min
Example: convert 52 m3/min to gal/min:
52 m3/min = 52 x 264.17205234375007 = 13736.946721875003 gal/min
Cubic meter per minute
Definition: A cubic meter per minute (m3/min) is a unit of volumetric flow rate indicating one cubic meter of substance passing a point in one minute. It measures medium to large volumes of fluid or gas flow.
History/origin: Derived from the cubic meter, the SI unit for volume. 'Per minute' specifies the rate of flow. This unit became important with the increasing need for accurate measurement and control of fluids and gasses in industrial and engineering applications.
Current use: M3/min is employed in ventilation systems, industrial processes involving moderate fluid or gas flow, and in measuring the output of pumps and compressors. It is also used to quantify the flow of air in HVAC systems and the flow of fluids in manufacturing processes.
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 meter per minute to Gallon per minute Conversion Table
Cubic meter per minute [m3/min] | Gallon per minute [gal/min] |
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0.01 m3/min | 2.6417205234375003 gal/min |
0.1 m3/min | 26.417205234375007 gal/min |
1 m3/min | 264.17205234375007 gal/min |
10 m3/min | 2641.7205234375006 gal/min |
50 m3/min | 13208.602617187502 gal/min |
100 m3/min | 26417.205234375004 gal/min |
1000 m3/min | 264172.05234375 gal/min |
10000 m3/min | 2641720.5234375005 gal/min |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate