Gallon per Second to Cubic Foot per Minute Converter
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Unit Description
Gallon per Second (gal/s)
Definition
Gallon per second (gal/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in gallons passing through a given area per second. It's used for high-flow applications in American systems.
History
The gal/s unit developed for high-capacity water and fluid handling systems in the United States. It became useful for large pumping systems, fire protection, and industrial applications where gallon-per-minute measurements would result in very large numbers.
Current Use
Gal/s is used in large-scale water systems, fire protection, high-capacity pumps, and industrial fluid handling in the United States. It's standard for large pump specifications, fire suppression systems, and major water distribution system measurements.
Cubic Foot per Minute (ft³/min)
Definition
Cubic foot per minute (ft³/min or CFM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in cubic feet passing through a given area per minute. It's one of the most common flow rate units in American HVAC and industrial applications.
History
The CFM unit became standard in American HVAC and industrial applications as it provided convenient numerical values for air handling systems, ventilation, and medium-scale industrial processes. It was particularly important in the development of modern air conditioning and ventilation systems.
Current Use
CFM is extensively used in HVAC systems, air compressors, ventilation design, and industrial air handling. It's standard for air conditioner specifications, fan ratings, compressed air systems, and building ventilation requirements in the United States.
Conversion Table
Gallon per Second(gal/s) | Cubic Foot per Minute(ft³/min) |
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1 | 8.02083 |
2 | 16.0417 |
3 | 24.0625 |
4 | 32.0833 |
5 | 40.1042 |
6 | 48.125 |
7 | 56.1458 |
8 | 64.1667 |
9 | 72.1875 |
10 | 80.2083 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Gallon per Second to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 gal/s = 8.02083 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = gal/s × 8.02083
- Calculation: 1 gal/s × 8.02083 = 8.02083 ft³/min
Convert 10 Gallon per Second to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 gal/s = 8.02083 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = gal/s × 8.02083
- Calculation: 10 gal/s × 8.02083 = 80.2083 ft³/min
Convert 100 Gallon per Second to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 gal/s = 8.02083 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = gal/s × 8.02083
- Calculation: 100 gal/s × 8.02083 = 802.083 ft³/min
Convert 1,000 Gallon per Second to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 gal/s = 8.02083 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = gal/s × 8.02083
- Calculation: 1,000 gal/s × 8.02083 = 8,020.83 ft³/min