What Is This Tool?
This online converter helps users translate flow rates from gallon (UK)/second, an imperial volumetric unit, to liter/hour [L/h], a metric unit commonly used in engineering and process industries. It simplifies converting between these units to ensure accuracy and compatibility in various technical contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in gallon (UK)/second.
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Select 'gallon (UK)/second' as the source unit and 'liter/hour [L/h]' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the result in liter/hour [L/h].
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Use provided examples for guidance on how to input values correctly.
Key Features
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Converts flow measurements from gallon (UK)/second to liter/hour [L/h].
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Provides an exact conversion factor based on defined volumetric units.
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Supports applications in industrial, firefighting, and laboratory settings.
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Includes example conversions for quick reference.
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Browser-based tool accessible without software installation.
Examples
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2 gallon (UK)/second converts to 32731.848 liter/hour [L/h].
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0.5 gallon (UK)/second converts to 8182.962 liter/hour [L/h].
Common Use Cases
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Specifying pump or meter capacities in systems that use imperial (UK) units.
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Reporting flows in water supply, hydrant tests, or firefighting systems using imperial gallons.
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Describing process flow rates in industrial or ship systems with imperial-unit documentation.
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Measuring fuel consumption of small engines, generators, or boats in liter/hour.
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Setting and monitoring chemical dosing or fertilizer metering pumps.
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Controlling liquid flows in laboratories and small-scale industrial processes.
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check unit selections to ensure accurate conversions.
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Use liter/hour units for low to moderate flow rates to maintain clarity.
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Remember that gallon (UK) differs from US gallon, affecting unit compatibility.
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Refer to example calculations to confirm conversion inputs and outputs.
Limitations
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Gallon (UK)/second is based on imperial gallons and not suitable where US gallons or exclusively metric units are used.
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Liter/hour is ideal for moderate flow rates; very high flow rates in L/h can become unwieldy and may need alternative units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What exactly does 1 gallon (UK)/second represent?
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It represents the flow of one imperial gallon (4.54609 liters) passing a point each second.
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Why convert gallon (UK)/second to liter/hour?
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To translate imperial-based flow measurements into metric units used widely in engineering and process control.
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Can this tool handle conversion for US gallons?
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No, this tool specifically converts from imperial (UK) gallons, not US gallons.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one imperial (UK) gallon of fluid passing a point each second; 1 imperial gallon equals 4.54609 litres.
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Liter/hour [L/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit measuring the volume of liquid passing a point each hour, often used for low to moderate continuous liquid flows.