Gallon per Second to Gallon 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.
Gallon per Minute (gal/min)
Definition
Gallon per minute (gal/min or GPM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in gallons passing through a given area per minute. It's one of the most common flow rate units in American water and fluid systems.
History
The GPM unit became standard in American plumbing, water systems, and fluid handling applications. It provided convenient numerical values for residential and commercial water systems, becoming the primary unit for pump ratings, plumbing design, and water system specifications in the United States.
Current Use
GPM is extensively used in American plumbing, water supply systems, pumps, and fluid handling equipment. It's standard for water pump ratings, plumbing fixture flow rates, irrigation systems, and residential/commercial water system design and specifications.
Conversion Table
Gallon per Second(gal/s) | Gallon per Minute(gal/min) |
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1 | 60 |
2 | 120 |
3 | 180 |
4 | 240 |
5 | 300 |
6 | 360 |
7 | 420 |
8 | 480 |
9 | 540 |
10 | 600 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Gallon per Second to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 gal/s = 60 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = gal/s × 60
- Calculation: 1 gal/s × 60 = 60 gal/min
Convert 10 Gallon per Second to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 gal/s = 60 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = gal/s × 60
- Calculation: 10 gal/s × 60 = 600 gal/min
Convert 100 Gallon per Second to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 gal/s = 60 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = gal/s × 60
- Calculation: 100 gal/s × 60 = 6,000 gal/min
Convert 1,000 Gallon per Second to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 gal/s = 60 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = gal/s × 60
- Calculation: 1,000 gal/s × 60 = 60,000 gal/min