What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate flow rates from gallon (UK)/second, a liquid volume measure commonly used in British systems, into hundred-cubic foot/minute, a unit often employed for air or gas flow in ventilation and industrial settings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in gallon (UK)/second that you want to convert
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Select 'gallon (UK)/second' as the from-unit and 'hundred-cubic foot/minute' as the to-unit
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Click on the convert button to get the result in hundred-cubic foot/minute
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Review example conversions for better understanding
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Apply results appropriately in your flow measurement or system sizing tasks
Key Features
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Converts gallon (UK)/second to hundred-cubic foot/minute with a precise conversion rate
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Supports flow rate conversions between liquid and gas volume units
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Useful for various applications including water supply, firefighting, HVAC, and industrial processes
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Browser-based and easy to operate without any installation
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Provides practical examples to help understand the conversion
Examples
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5 gallon (UK)/second equals 0.4816309595 hundred-cubic foot/minute
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10 gallon (UK)/second equals 0.963261919 hundred-cubic foot/minute
Common Use Cases
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Defining capacities of pumps or meters in imperial units for British waterworks systems
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Reporting transient flows in firefighting or hydrant testing using imperial gallons
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Describing process flow rates in industrial or maritime systems with imperial-unit records
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Sizing fans, HVAC supply and exhaust for large buildings using hundred-cubic foot/minute
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Rating industrial blowers and ductwork for ventilation and process air handling
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Measuring airflow in environmental control systems or test stands
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the flow medium (liquid or gas) before converting to ensure appropriate unit use
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Use the tool for steady-state volumetric flow rates under standard conditions
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Consider the context of your measurement to apply conversions correctly
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Refer to examples to verify expected results
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Apply the conversion cautiously when dealing with different fluid properties or environments
Limitations
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Assumes steady volumetric flow and standard temperature and pressure conditions
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Differences in fluid characteristics and environments can affect conversion accuracy
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Hundred-cubic foot/minute is mainly for gases, whereas gallon (UK)/second usually applies to liquids
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Direct equivalence may not always be suitable depending on the flow medium
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one gallon (UK)/second represent?
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It represents a volumetric flow rate of one imperial gallon of fluid passing a point each second, with one imperial gallon equal to 4.54609 litres.
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Where is hundred-cubic foot/minute commonly used?
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It is used to measure bulk air or gas flow in ventilation, HVAC, and industrial applications.
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Can I directly equate gallon (UK)/second and hundred-cubic foot/minute for all fluids?
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No, since hundred-cubic foot/minute typically applies to gases and gallon (UK)/second to liquids, conversions should be made cautiously considering the fluid medium.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow unit representing one imperial gallon flowing per second, where one imperial gallon equals 4.54609 litres.
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Hundred-cubic foot/minute
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A volumetric flow rate unit equal to 100 cubic feet of fluid passing by a point each minute, used mainly for air or gas flows.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The quantity of fluid passing through a given area per unit time, commonly measured in volume per second or minute.