What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rates measured in gallon (UK) per minute, a volumetric flow rate based on imperial gallons, into liter per second units, suitable for metric and SI-based calculations in various technical fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in gallon (UK)/minute you want to convert
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Select gallon (UK)/minute as the initial unit
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Choose liter/second [L/s] as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate
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Use the result for engineering, plumbing, or lab calculations
Key Features
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Converts flow rates from gallon (UK)/minute to liter/second [L/s]
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Supports engineering, plumbing, laboratory, and HVAC applications
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit translation
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Accurately translates imperial unit flow rates to metric standards
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Provides clear examples for practical understanding
Examples
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5 gallon (UK)/minute equals approximately 0.3788408335 liter/second [L/s]
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10 gallon (UK)/minute converts to about 0.757681667 liter/second [L/s]
Common Use Cases
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Specifying pump and hose capacities in water supply and irrigation using imperial units
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Sizing domestic or commercial plumbing systems like taps and showers
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Reporting flow rates in industrial documents using UK or imperial standards
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Measuring water flow in laboratory or process applications
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Designing HVAC systems for ventilation and air supply calculations
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you select the correct gallon type to avoid confusion with US gallons
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Use this converter when switching between legacy UK units and SI-based tools
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Apply conversion results carefully within the scope of volumetric flow rates without adjusting for temperature or pressure changes
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Cross-check converted values when used in precision engineering or laboratory controls
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Leverage the tool for quick, browser-based conversions without installation
Limitations
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This conversion is based solely on volume flow rates and does not consider temperature and pressure effects
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Accuracy depends on distinguishing the gallon (UK) from the US gallon to prevent errors
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Not suitable when complex fluid dynamics or non-standard conditions influence flow
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a gallon (UK)/minute unit?
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It is a volumetric flow rate representing the number of imperial gallons passing per minute, used in systems employing UK or imperial measurement.
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Why convert gallon (UK)/minute to liter/second?
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Converting to liter/second allows compatibility with metric and SI-based engineering, laboratory, and process measurement standards.
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Can this tool convert US gallons per minute to liter per second?
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No, this converter specifically handles gallon (UK)/minute. US gallons differ in volume, so separate conversion tools are needed.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/minute
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A unit of volumetric flow rate indicating the number of imperial gallons flowing per minute, commonly used in UK and regions applying imperial units.
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Liter per second [L/s]
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A metric volumetric flow rate unit representing the volume of one liter passing through a cross-section per second, aligned with SI units.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The measure of fluid volume that passes through a given surface per unit time.