What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow rates from gallon (UK)/second, an imperial unit, to liter per minute (L/min), a metric unit commonly used in medical and engineering fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in gallon (UK)/second
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Select the target unit as liter per minute [L/min]
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Click convert to see the equivalent flow rate in L/min
Key Features
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Converts gallon (UK)/second flow rates to liter per minute
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Supports applications in waterworks, medical respiratory therapy, and industrial processes
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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2 gallon (UK)/second equals 545.5308 liter per minute [L/min]
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0.5 gallon (UK)/second equals 136.3827 liter per minute [L/min]
Common Use Cases
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Specifying pump capacities on systems using imperial units
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Converting flow rates for medical oxygen and ventilator settings
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Interpreting pump and process flow data in engineering and scientific equipment
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the units before and after conversion to avoid errors
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Use this conversion for flows under standard temperature and pressure conditions
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Apply unit conversions to reconcile legacy imperial data with modern metric standards
Limitations
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Assumes standard temperature and pressure to define volumes
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May not be accurate for compressible gases without adjustments
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Precision depends on matching fluid conditions to official gallon (UK) and liter definitions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 gallon (UK)/second represent?
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It is the flow rate where one imperial gallon passes a point each second, equivalent to 0.00454609 cubic meters per second.
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Why convert gallon (UK)/second to liter per minute?
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This conversion helps translate imperial flow measurements to metric units used widely in medical, engineering, and scientific contexts.
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Can this conversion be used for gases?
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It may require adjustments for gas density and pressure, as the conversion assumes standard temperature and pressure for volumetric definitions.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/second
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An imperial volumetric flow unit representing one UK gallon passing per second, where 1 UK gallon equals 4.54609 liters.
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Liter per minute [L/min]
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A metric unit measuring volume flow rate as liters of fluid or gas passing a point each minute.