1. What is Flow Rate Conversion?

Flow rate conversion between liters per second (L/s) and US gallons per minute (US GPM) is essential in various engineering, plumbing, and industrial applications where fluid flow measurements need to be standardized across different unit systems.

2. How Does the Converter Work?

The converter uses the precise conversion formula:

Where:

• \( L/s \) — Flow rate in liters per second
• \( US\ GPM \) — Flow rate in US gallons per minute

Explanation: This conversion factor accounts for the relationship between metric and US customary units for volume and time measurements.

3. Importance of Flow Rate Conversion

Details: Accurate flow rate conversion is crucial for international projects, equipment specifications, hydraulic calculations, and ensuring compatibility between systems using different measurement standards.

4. Using the Converter

Tips: Enter the flow rate in liters per second (L/s). The value must be non-negative. The converter will automatically calculate the equivalent flow rate in US gallons per minute (US GPM).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the difference between US gallons and imperial gallons?
A: US gallon equals 3.785 liters, while imperial gallon equals 4.546 liters. This converter uses US gallons (3.785 liters).

Q2: Why is the conversion factor so precise?
A: The factor 15.850323141488905 comes from: 1 L/s = 60 L/min ÷ 3.785411784 L/gal = 15.850323141488905 US GPM.

Q3: Where is this conversion commonly used?
A: Plumbing systems, irrigation design, pump specifications, chemical processing, and water treatment plants.

Q4: Can I convert US GPM back to L/s?
A: Yes, use the inverse: L/s = US GPM ÷ 15.850323141488905 or multiply by approximately 0.06309.

Q5: What's the typical flow rate range for common applications?
A: Household faucets: 0.1-0.3 L/s (1.6-4.8 US GPM), shower heads: 0.08-0.16 L/s (1.3-2.5 US GPM), garden hoses: 0.3-0.6 L/s (5-10 US GPM).