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MGD (Million Gallons Per Day) to GPM (Gallons Per Minute) conversion is used to convert flow rates between different time units. This conversion is essential in water treatment, hydraulic engineering, and fluid dynamics applications.
The converter uses the following formula:
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Explanation: Since there are 1,000,000 gallons in one million gallons and 1440 minutes in a day (24 hours × 60 minutes), the conversion factor is derived by dividing 1,000,000 by 1440.
Details: Converting between MGD and GPM is crucial for engineering calculations, pump sizing, pipeline design, and water treatment plant operations where different time scales are used for measurement and reporting.
Tips: Enter the flow rate in MGD (Million Gallons Per Day). The value must be non-negative. The converter will automatically calculate the equivalent flow rate in GPM (Gallons Per Minute).
Q1: Why is the conversion factor 694.4444444444445?
A: This factor comes from dividing 1,000,000 gallons (1 million gallons) by 1440 minutes (number of minutes in a day: 24 hours × 60 minutes).
Q2: When would I need to convert MGD to GPM?
A: Common applications include water treatment plant design, pump station calculations, irrigation system planning, and hydraulic analysis where minute-based flow rates are more practical than daily rates.
Q3: What's the difference between MGD and GPM?
A: MGD measures flow rate in millions of gallons per day, while GPM measures flow rate in gallons per minute. MGD is typically used for larger systems, while GPM is used for smaller systems or real-time monitoring.
Q4: Can I convert GPM back to MGD?
A: Yes, to convert GPM to MGD, divide the GPM value by 694.4444444444445 or multiply by 0.00144.
Q5: What are typical MGD values in water treatment?
A: Small plants might handle 1-10 MGD, medium plants 10-50 MGD, and large metropolitan plants can handle 100+ MGD. The conversion helps in understanding minute-by-minute flow requirements.