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The US MGD to US GPM conversion calculates flow rate from US million gallons per day to US gallons per minute. This conversion is essential in water treatment, hydraulic engineering, and fluid dynamics applications.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
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Explanation: Since there are 1,000,000 gallons in a 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 different flow rate units is crucial for engineering calculations, system design, pump sizing, and comparing flow rates across different time scales. MGD is commonly used for large-scale water systems, while GPM is more practical for operational monitoring.
Tips: Enter the flow rate in US million gallons per day (MGD). The value must be non-negative. The calculator will automatically compute the equivalent flow rate in US gallons per minute (GPM).
Q1: What is the difference between US gallons and imperial gallons?
A: US gallons are smaller than imperial gallons. 1 US gallon = 3.785 liters, while 1 imperial gallon = 4.546 liters. This calculator uses US gallons.
Q2: Why use MGD instead of GPM for large flow rates?
A: MGD (million gallons per day) provides more manageable numbers for large-scale water systems like municipal water treatment plants, reducing the number of digits and improving readability.
Q3: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically exact. The factor 694.4444444444445 is precise (1,000,000 ÷ 1440), ensuring accurate results.
Q4: Can this conversion be used for any fluid?
A: Yes, this conversion works for any fluid when measuring volumetric flow rate, as it's based on time unit conversion rather than fluid properties.
Q5: What are typical MGD values in water treatment?
A: Small plants might handle 1-10 MGD, medium plants 10-50 MGD, and large municipal plants can process 100+ MGD.