What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you transform volumetric flow rates from gallon (US) per hour, a common unit for liquid flow in non-SI contexts, into cubic meters per minute, an SI unit widely applied in engineering fields.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Enter the flow value in gallon (US) per hour
-
Select the source unit as gal (US)/h
-
Choose cubic meter per minute as the target unit
-
Click convert to see the equivalent flow in m³/min
Key Features
-
Converts volumetric flow from gal (US)/h to m³/min accurately
-
Supports standard engineering and HVAC applications
-
Browser-based and easy to use for quick calculations
-
Uses an exact conversion factor for reliable results
Examples
-
Convert 10 gal (US)/h: 10 × 0.0000630902 = 0.000630902 m³/min
-
Convert 50 gal (US)/h: 50 × 0.0000630902 = 0.00315451 m³/min
Common Use Cases
-
Measuring fuel consumption rates in small aircraft and marine engines
-
Specifying flow for dosing and small pump systems
-
Balancing HVAC airflow and building ventilation
-
Sizing pumps and compressors for water and wastewater systems
-
Assessing industrial fluid transfer rates in manufacturing and mining
Tips & Best Practices
-
Ensure correct unit selection before conversion to avoid errors
-
Use this conversion to standardize data for engineering tasks
-
Account for very small converted values with appropriate decimal precision
-
Apply this tool when integrating US customary data with metric systems
Limitations
-
Gallon (US)/hour is a non‑SI unit mainly used in North America
-
Converted values to m³/min can be very small at low flows
-
Precision must be carefully handled for practical applications
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What does 1 gal (US)/h represent in flow measurement?
-
It represents the passage of one US liquid gallon of fluid past a point every hour, used primarily in non-SI measurement contexts.
-
Why convert gallon per hour to cubic meter per minute?
-
Converting these units standardizes flow rates into SI units, which is important for engineering calculations and integrating data across systems.
-
In which industries is this conversion commonly used?
-
It is widely used in aerospace fuel consumption, HVAC airflow management, chemical dosing, water and wastewater pump sizing, and industrial fluid transfer.
Key Terminology
-
gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]
-
A volumetric flow rate unit representing US liquid gallons passing a point each hour, often used in non-SI contexts.
-
cubic meter per minute (m³/min)
-
An SI derived unit measuring the volume of fluid flow in cubic meters passing a point every minute.
-
volumetric flow rate
-
The measurement of fluid volume flowing through a given surface or conduit per unit of time.