What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow rates from gallon (UK) per second to gallon (US) per hour, helping translate values between imperial UK and US customary units commonly used in waterworks, fuel consumption, and industrial processes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in gallon (UK) per second.
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Select the input unit as gallon (UK)/second and the output unit as gallon (US)/hour.
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Submit the form to receive the converted flow rate instantly.
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Use the conversion factor displayed for manual calculations if preferred.
Key Features
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Converts imperial UK gallon per second to US gallon per hour flow rates.
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Applies to industrial, municipal, and fuel flow measurement systems.
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Provides quick calculations based on standard conversion factors.
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Supports users working with diverse unit systems in flow rate analysis.
Examples
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2 gallon (UK)/second converts to approximately 8646.84 gallon (US)/hour.
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0.5 gallon (UK)/second converts to about 2161.71 gallon (US)/hour.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying pump capacities in systems using imperial UK units.
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Reporting flow rates in firefighting or water supply networks with UK gallons.
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Measuring fuel consumption rates for small aircraft or marine engines in US gallons per hour.
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Defining flow rates for chemical dosing and HVAC applications using US gallons.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify whether your system uses imperial or US gallons before converting.
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Consider time unit differences (seconds vs. hours) during calculations.
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Use this tool for accurate translation between unit systems in industrial settings.
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Confirm system precision requirements to ensure converted values remain suitable.
Limitations
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Differences in gallon definitions and time units can affect conversion accuracy.
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Conversion results may require checking for suitability in very high or low flow ranges.
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This tool provides conversion factors without addressing measurement precision or uncertainty.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is converting between gallon (UK)/second and gallon (US)/hour necessary?
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Because these units reflect different gallon definitions and time bases, converting ensures correct flow measurement interpretation across regions and industries.
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What is the conversion factor from gallon (UK)/second to gallon (US)/hour?
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The standard conversion factor is 1 gallon (UK)/second equals approximately 4323.42 gallon (US)/hour.
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In which industries is this conversion most commonly applied?
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It is widely used in waterworks, firefighting, marine fuel consumption, HVAC, and chemical dosing industries where flow rates must be specified or monitored using different volumetric units.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/second
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A measurement of volumetric flow representing one imperial gallon passing a point each second; 1 imperial gallon equals 4.54609 litres.
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Gallon (US)/hour
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A volumetric flow rate representing the number of US liquid gallons passing a point each hour; 1 US gallon per hour equals approximately 3.785 litres per hour.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid that passes through a given surface per unit time.