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The conversion from cubic feet per second (ft³/s) to gallons per minute (GPM) is a common flow rate conversion used in fluid dynamics, engineering, and various industrial applications. It allows for easy comparison and calculation between different flow rate measurement systems.
The conversion uses the following formula:
Where:
Explanation: The conversion factor is derived from the relationship between cubic feet and gallons (1 ft³ = 7.48051948 gallons) and the relationship between seconds and minutes (1 minute = 60 seconds).
Details: Accurate flow rate conversion is essential for engineering calculations, pipe sizing, pump selection, irrigation system design, and various industrial processes where different measurement units are used.
Tips: Enter the flow rate in cubic feet per second (ft³/s). The value must be non-negative. The converter will automatically calculate the equivalent flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM).
Q1: Why is the conversion factor 448.8311688312?
A: This factor comes from multiplying the gallons per cubic foot (7.48051948) by seconds per minute (60): 7.48051948 × 60 = 448.8311688.
Q2: What are typical flow rates in ft³/s and GPM?
A: Residential water supply might be 0.02-0.05 ft³/s (9-22 GPM), while larger industrial flows could be 1-10 ft³/s (449-4488 GPM).
Q3: When is this conversion most commonly used?
A: Commonly used in water treatment plants, irrigation systems, hydraulic engineering, and fluid mechanics calculations.
Q4: Are there any limitations to this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically precise and applies to all Newtonian fluids. It assumes standard temperature and pressure conditions.
Q5: Can this converter handle very large or very small values?
A: Yes, the converter can handle values from very small fractions to very large numbers, limited only by PHP's floating-point precision.