What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow rates from the UK gallon per hour unit to the US gallon per hour unit, helping users translate measurements between imperial and US customary systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in gallon (UK)/hour you want to convert
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Select gallon (UK)/hour as the source unit and gallon (US)/hour as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate in gallon (US)/hour
Key Features
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Converts gallon (UK)/hour to gallon (US)/hour accurately
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
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Supports flow rate units commonly used in water treatment, fuel consumption, and industrial applications
Examples
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5 gal (UK)/h equals 6.00475 gal (US)/h
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10 gal (UK)/h equals 12.0095 gal (US)/h
Common Use Cases
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Specifying low-volume pump and chemical dosing rates in water-treatment systems
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Reporting fuel consumption rates for small aircraft and marine engines
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Measuring flow for drip irrigation and condensate drain applications
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify which gallon unit is being used to avoid measurement errors
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Ensure flow conditions are steady and time units are consistent when applying conversions
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Use the tool to translate flow rates for projects involving both UK and US measurement systems
Limitations
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Gallon volumes differ between UK and US definitions, which may produce inaccuracies if not considered
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Conversion assumes steady flow conditions and consistent time intervals (per hour)
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Not suitable for flows measured in units other than per hour without adjustment
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do gallons differ between the UK and US?
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The UK gallon is defined as 4.54609 liters, while the US gallon is 3.785411784 liters, causing differences in volume measurement.
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Can I use this converter for high-volume flow rates?
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Yes, but the tool is mainly intended for low to moderate volumetric flow rates expressed in gallons per hour.
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Is the conversion rate fixed or variable?
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The conversion rate between gallon (UK)/hour and gallon (US)/hour is fixed at approximately 1.20095.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/hour
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A volumetric flow rate representing one UK imperial gallon of fluid passing per hour, where one UK gallon equals 4.54609 liters.
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Gallon (US)/hour
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A volumetric flow rate representing one US liquid gallon of fluid passing per hour, where one US gallon equals approximately 3.78541 liters.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The quantity of fluid volume passing through a point per unit of time.