What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate flow measurements from gallon (UK) per day, a unit commonly used in British engineering and small-scale flow contexts, into liter per second, a standard SI unit widely used in scientific and industrial applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in gallon (UK) per day into the input field.
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Select the input unit as gallon (UK)/day and the output unit as liter/second.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent flow rate in liter/second.
Key Features
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Converts flow rates from gallon (UK)/day to liter/second accurately.
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Includes precise conversion factors directly applicable for engineering and laboratory use.
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Supports common flow measurement contexts such as chemical dosing, irrigation, and HVAC.
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Simple interface for quick input and results without complex calculations.
Examples
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Convert 10 gal (UK)/d: 10 × 0.0000526168 = 0.000526168 L/s
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Convert 100 gal (UK)/d: 100 × 0.0000526168 = 0.00526168 L/s
Common Use Cases
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Describing low-volume chemical feed rates in British engineering documents.
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Reporting small leak or drip flow rates in older UK water consumption data.
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Specifying flow rates for small-scale irrigation or laboratory processes.
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Measuring water flow from domestic plumbing fixtures using metric units.
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Expressing airflow rates in HVAC and indoor air quality assessments.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify if the gallon unit is UK or US to avoid conversion errors.
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Use high-precision instruments when measuring very low flow rates for better accuracy.
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Consider the small magnitude of results when converting to liter/second to maintain numerical reliability.
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Check calibration standards to ensure consistent unit compliance across applications.
Limitations
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The gallon (UK)/day unit measures very low flow rates over long times, leading to very small converted values.
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Handling such small liter/second values may require sensitive instruments and care to mitigate rounding errors.
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Differences in regional gallon definitions require attention to prevent incorrect conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is it important to differentiate between UK and US gallons when converting flow units?
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Because UK and US gallons have different volumes, using the wrong gallon type leads to inaccurate flow conversions.
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In what industries is converting gallon (UK)/day to liter/second most common?
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This conversion is commonly used in British engineering, laboratory measurements, agricultural irrigation, and HVAC flow analysis.
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Can very small flow rates quantified in liter/seconds cause issues during measurement?
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Yes, because the converted values are often very small, precise measurement tools and careful handling are necessary to avoid errors.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/day [gal (UK)/d]
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A measure of volumetric flow equal to one UK imperial gallon passing a point over 24 hours, where one UK gallon equals 4.54609 liters.
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Liter/second [L/s]
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A unit of volumetric flow representing one liter of fluid passing a cross-section in one second, commonly used in engineering and laboratory settings.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid that passes through a given surface per unit time, expressed in units like gal (UK)/day or L/s.