What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to change volumetric flow rates measured in gallon (UK)/day to gallon (US)/minute. It is designed to assist with converting very low flow measurements based on the imperial UK gallon flowing over a day to the US liquid gallon flowing per minute. The tool supports applications in engineering, agriculture, chemistry, HVAC, and plumbing contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Enter the flow rate value in gallon (UK)/day
-
Select gallon (UK)/day as the input unit
-
Choose gallon (US)/minute as the output unit
-
Click the convert button to obtain the flow rate in gallon (US)/minute
Key Features
-
Converts gallon (UK)/day values to gallon (US)/minute accurately
-
Supports low-volume flow rate conversions used in chemical dosing and leak rate measurements
-
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
-
Facilitates translation between imperial UK and US customary flow units
-
Useful for engineering and irrigation system design involving different measurement standards
Examples
-
10 gal (UK)/day converts to 0.00833993 gal (US)/minute
-
100 gal (UK)/day converts to 0.0833993 gal (US)/minute
Common Use Cases
-
Describing low-volume chemical feed rates in British engineering documents
-
Reporting small leak or drip rates and historical water use in the UK
-
Specifying pump capacities and irrigation system flow rates in North America
-
Rating water circulation in HVAC and cooling tower systems
-
Measuring fuel transfer rates in automotive and small-engine applications
Tips & Best Practices
-
Verify unit definitions to avoid confusion between UK and US gallons
-
Use precise values when converting very low flow rates to maintain accuracy
-
Apply conversions only for steady flow conditions; avoid for highly variable flows
-
Double-check calculations when working with historical or engineering data sources
Limitations
-
Produces very small output values due to low flow volume and long time basis
-
Requires detailed attention to differing gallon definitions to prevent errors
-
May not be suitable for flows with rapid fluctuations or pulsatile behavior
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Why does the gallon (UK)/day unit produce such small values when converted?
-
Because gallon (UK)/day measures volume over 24 hours, converting it to a per-minute rate results in small numbers reflecting the low flow volume per minute.
-
Can this conversion be used for variable or pulsatile flows?
-
This conversion assumes steady flow rates and may not accurately represent highly variable or pulsatile flows.
-
What is the difference between the UK gallon and the US gallon?
-
The UK gallon (imperial) is larger than the US liquid gallon, so careful unit awareness is important to avoid miscalculations.
Key Terminology
-
Gallon (UK)/day
-
A volumetric flow unit representing one imperial gallon passing a point in 24 hours, equal to 4.54609 liters/day.
-
Gallon (US)/minute
-
A volumetric flow rate representing the number of US liquid gallons passing a point each minute, equal to approximately 3.785411784 liters/min.
-
Volumetric Flow Rate
-
The volume of fluid passing a point per unit time, typically measured in units such as gallons per day or gallons per minute.