What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change flow rates from gallon (UK) per second, an imperial volumetric measurement, into liter per second [L/s], a metric system unit widely used in engineering and laboratory settings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in gallon (UK)/second
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Select the 'gallon (UK)/second' as the input unit
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Choose 'liter/second [L/s]' as the output unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent flow rate in liters per second
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates from gallon (UK)/second to liter/second [L/s]
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Based on the precise conversion rate where 1 gallon (UK)/second equals 4.54609 liter/second
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Supports use in various fields such as waterworks, firefighting, industrial processing, and HVAC
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Helps align imperial measurements with SI and metric standards for consistency
Examples
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2 gallon (UK)/second converts to 9.09218 liter/second [L/s]
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0.5 gallon (UK)/second converts to 2.27305 liter/second [L/s]
Common Use Cases
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Specifying pump or meter capacities for equipment that uses imperial British units
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Reporting transient flow rates in water supply and firefighting systems
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Describing flow rates in industrial or shipboard processes with legacy imperial documentation
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Measuring domestic water supply rates like those from taps and showers
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Calculating ventilation air supply in HVAC systems per person
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the unit definitions to ensure correct conversions
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Use metric units in modern engineering and laboratory contexts for consistency
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Be mindful of rounding precision depending on the application's sensitivity
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Cross-check converted values with documentation to avoid misinterpretation
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Retain unit labels when reporting to maintain clarity in mixed-unit environments
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on careful rounding suited to the specific use case
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Differences between imperial and metric systems may cause discrepancies in documentation
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Mismanagement of units can lead to errors in interpreting flow rates
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 gallon (UK)/second represent?
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It is a flow rate representing one imperial (UK) gallon of fluid passing a point every second, equal to 4.54609 liters per second.
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Why convert gallon (UK)/second to liter/second?
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Converting helps users align imperial flow measurements with metric units commonly used in engineering, laboratories, and industrial processes.
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Is liter/second used in HVAC applications?
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Yes, liter/second is used to express ventilation or air supply rates per person in HVAC and indoor air quality calculations.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow unit representing one imperial UK gallon of fluid passing per second; 1 gallon (UK)/s equals 4.54609 liters per second.
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Liter/second [L/s]
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A unit of volumetric flow rate denoting one litre of volume passing a cross-section each second, commonly used in metric engineering and laboratory contexts.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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A measurement of the volume of fluid which passes through a surface per unit time.