What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volumetric flow rates measured in cubic foot per hour into gallon (UK) per day units. It helps translate imperial flow measurements commonly used in engineering and process industries to day-based British units suited for dosing, irrigation, and water consumption analysis.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volumetric flow rate value in cubic foot per hour.
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Select the target unit as gallon (UK) per day.
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Initiate the conversion to receive the equivalent flow value instantly.
Key Features
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Converts from cubic foot per hour to gallon (UK) per day based on a fixed conversion rate.
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Suitable for gases and liquids using imperial volumetric flow units.
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Provides instantaneous conversion using a browser-based interface.
Examples
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2 cubic foot/hour converts to approximately 298.98 gallon (UK)/day.
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0.5 cubic foot/hour converts to roughly 74.75 gallon (UK)/day.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying ventilation or exhaust flow in HVAC components.
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Measuring natural gas or compressed air flow in pipelines.
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Calculating small chemical dosing rates in British engineering documents.
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Reporting drip or leak rates in older UK water systems.
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Determining irrigation rates for small-scale British agriculture.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify that the flow is steady when using this conversion tool.
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Consider the difference between gas and liquid properties in practical applications.
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Be mindful that cubic foot/hour measures hourly flow while gallon (UK)/day is a daily rate.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes steady flow and may not be accurate for fluctuating or pulsatile flows.
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The difference in time bases (hour versus day) requires attention in interpretation.
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Physical properties of fluids are not accounted for and can affect measurement accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does cubic foot per hour measure?
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It measures the volume of fluid passing through a point or cross-section per hour, used for gases or liquids in engineering systems.
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Why convert cubic foot/hour to gallon (UK)/day?
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This conversion translates imperial hourly flow rates often used in industrial settings into daily rates used in British dosing, water usage, and irrigation contexts.
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Does this conversion apply to both liquids and gases?
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Yes, but users should consider that fluid properties differ and might affect practical measurement results.
Key Terminology
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Cubic foot per hour [ft³/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing the volume of one cubic foot of fluid passing a point in one hour.
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Gallon (UK) per day [gal (UK)/d]
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A volumetric flow rate unit denoting one imperial gallon of fluid passing a point within 24 hours.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The measurement of volume of fluid flowing through a cross-section per unit time.