What does cubic foot per second measure?

It measures the volume of fluid passing a point each second in cubic feet, often used for large-scale flow rates in engineering and hydrology.

Why convert to gallon (UK) per minute?

This unit is used for flow rates where imperial units apply, such as plumbing, pump sizing, and regions using UK gallons.

Is this conversion suitable for small flow rates?

Cubic foot per second is generally for larger flows; gallons per minute are better for smaller scale measurements.

Convert Cubic foot/second to Gallon (UK)/minute Online

Easily convert volumetric flow rates from cubic foot per second (ft³/s) to UK gallon per minute using our accurate and user-friendly online converter tool designed for engineering and hydrology applications.

Cubic foot/second [ft^3/s]

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Cubic foot/second [ft^3/s] to Gallon (UK)/minute Conversion Table

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Cubic foot/second [ft^3/s] to Gallon (UK)/minute Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms flow measurements from cubic foot per second, a unit commonly used in hydrology and large fluid systems, into gallon (UK) per minute, an imperial volumetric flow rate unit used in plumbing and pump specifications. It aids in converting discharge and throughput rates between different measurement systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the flow value in cubic foot per second (ft³/s) in the input field
Select cubic foot/second as the source unit and gallon (UK)/minute as the target unit
Initiate the conversion process to get the equivalent flow rate in gallon (UK)/minute
Review the result and use it for engineering, plumbing, or hydrology calculations

Key Features

Converts cubic foot/second (ft³/s) to gallon (UK)/minute quickly and accurately
Supports volumetric flow rate conversions relevant to hydrology and engineering
Browser-based interface allowing easy access without software installation
Provides multiple example conversions for reference
Ideal for designing and monitoring pumps, pipes, and fluid systems

Examples

2 ft³/s equals approximately 747.46 gallon (UK) per minute
0.5 ft³/s converts to roughly 186.87 gallon (UK) per minute

Common Use Cases

Reporting river and stream discharge rates for hydrological studies
Designing irrigation and wastewater systems requiring flow specifications
Selecting and sizing pumps, pipes, and hoses in plumbing and firefighting equipment
Calculating flow rates for HVAC and industrial fluid process control using imperial units
Converting flow measurements for legacy or regional standards requiring UK gallons

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify unit consistency before and after conversion to prevent errors
Consider the scale of flow rates since cubic foot/second suits larger flows while gallons per minute fit smaller scales
Use the provided examples as a reference to check your conversions
Apply the tool for monitoring and reporting where UK gallon units are mandated

Limitations

Be cautious of rounding effects and measurement limitations during conversions
Differences between imperial and US customary units may affect results if not properly accounted for
Not suitable for very small flow rates as cubic foot/second is intended for larger volumetric flows
Legacy standards may use varying unit definitions requiring careful attention

Frequently Asked Questions

What does cubic foot per second measure?: It measures the volume of fluid passing a point each second in cubic feet, often used for large-scale flow rates in engineering and hydrology.
Why convert to gallon (UK) per minute?: This unit is used for flow rates where imperial units apply, such as plumbing, pump sizing, and regions using UK gallons.
Is this conversion suitable for small flow rates?: Cubic foot per second is generally for larger flows; gallons per minute are better for smaller scale measurements.

Key Terminology

Cubic foot per second (ft³/s): An imperial/US customary unit of volumetric flow rate representing one cubic foot of fluid passing a point every second.
Gallon (UK)/minute: A volumetric flow unit counting the number of UK imperial gallons delivered each minute.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit measures larger volumetric flow rates?

Gallon (UK)/minute

Cubic foot per second

Liter per second

What does 1 cubic foot per second approximately equal in gallon (UK)/minute?

373.73

1000

In which area is converting ft³/s to UK gallon/min commonly used?

Plumbing and pump sizing

Cooking recipes

Computer storage

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