What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms volumetric flow measurements from gallon (US) per hour to cubic meter per second, bridging non-SI and SI unit systems for fluid flow rates commonly used in various industries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical value in gallon (US) per hour you want to convert.
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Select gallon (US)/hour as the input unit and cubic meter/second as the output.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent flow rate in cubic meters per second.
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Utilize the result for engineering or scientific calculations requiring SI units.
Key Features
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Converts flow from US gallon per hour (gal (US)/h) to cubic meter per second (m^3/s).
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Supports applications in aviation fuel consumption, chemical dosing, HVAC, and hydrology.
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Provides a browser-based and easy-to-use interface for quick conversions.
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Ensures compatibility of flow data between customary US units and standard SI units.
Examples
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10 gal (US)/h converts to approximately 0.000010515 m^3/s.
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50 gal (US)/h converts to approximately 0.000052575 m^3/s.
Common Use Cases
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Calculating fuel burn rates in small aircraft, marine engines, and portable generators.
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Measuring flow in chemical dosing and condensate removal systems.
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Monitoring low flow rates in HVAC and small pump applications.
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Assessing river or stream discharge for hydrology and flood prediction.
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Designing hydraulic systems including pumps and turbines.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values represent liquid volumetric flow in US gallons per hour.
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Interpret output values carefully due to very small decimal results.
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Use conversions for integrating US customary units with SI unit-based workflows.
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Be mindful that differences in fluid temperature or compressibility are not considered.
Limitations
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Results often involve very small decimal numbers requiring precise representation.
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Conversion applies only to liquid flow without adjustments for fluid properties.
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Gallon (US)/hour is primarily used regionally in the United States and may be uncommon elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 gallon (US)/hour represent?
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It is the volumetric flow rate of one US liquid gallon passing a point every hour used mainly outside the SI system.
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Why convert gallon (US)/hour to cubic meter per second?
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To express flow rates in SI units common in engineering and scientific calculations, enabling integration with standard metrics.
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Are the conversions valid for gases and compressible fluids?
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No, the conversion assumes liquid flow and does not account for fluid compressibility or temperature variations.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing the number of US liquid gallons passing a point each hour, used in non-SI contexts.
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Cubic meter/second [m^3/s]
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The SI derived unit for volumetric flow rate indicating how many cubic meters of fluid pass a cross-section per second.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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A measurement of volume of fluid passing through a point per unit of time.