What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to translate volumetric flow rates from US gallons per hour, typically used in smaller scale liquid measurements, into cubic feet per second, a unit common in engineering and hydrology for larger flow volumes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value of flow rate in gallon (US)/hour you wish to convert.
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Select the desired output unit, which is cubic foot/second.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent flow rate in cubic foot/second.
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Use the result to analyze or design fluid systems with appropriate volumetric rates.
Key Features
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Converts US gallon per hour (gal (US)/h) to cubic foot per second (ft³/s).
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Supports flow rate measurements used in diverse fields like aerospace, HVAC, and hydrology.
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Includes clear examples for practical understanding.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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10 gal (US)/h equals 0.000371335 ft³/s
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100 gal (US)/h equals 0.00371335 ft³/s
Common Use Cases
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Calculating fuel burn rates in small aircraft and marine engines.
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Specifying flow for pumps and chemical dosing systems.
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Measuring streamflow and flood forecasting in hydrology.
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Designing pumps, pipes, and channels for irrigation and wastewater.
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Sizing flow for hydraulic turbines and ventilation systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure flow values are accurate and correspond to standard conditions.
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Use this conversion primarily for low flow rates suitable to US gallon/hour units.
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Cross-verify conversions for high-precision engineering calculations.
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Understand the context of flow measurements and select units accordingly.
Limitations
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Gallon (US)/hour is a non-SI unit better suited for small flow rates.
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Conversion to much larger units like cubic foot/second may introduce rounding errors.
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Assumes standard temperature and pressure conditions for accurate conversion.
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Not ideal for extremely high-precision or scientific calculations requiring SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gallon (US)/hour measure?
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It measures the volumetric flow rate representing the number of US liquid gallons passing a point every hour, commonly used for small-scale liquid flow.
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Where is cubic foot/second commonly applied?
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It is used to quantify fluid flow rates in engineering and hydrology, such as river discharge, pump design, and large ventilation systems.
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Can this tool be used for high precision conversions?
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While the tool provides general conversion, it is best to avoid use in high-precision contexts due to possible rounding and unit suitability limitations.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]
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A flow rate unit representing the volume of US liquid gallons passing a point per hour, used mainly in low flow and non-SI contexts.
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Cubic foot/second [ft³/s]
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An imperial flow rate unit indicating the volume of fluid in cubic feet passing a location each second, commonly used in engineering and hydrology.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The quantity of fluid volume passing through a point or area per unit time.