What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change flow measurements from gallon (US) per hour to gallon (UK) per second, helping to translate volumetric flow rates between American and British imperial units commonly used in engineering and industrial contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in gallon (US) per hour into the input field.
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Select gallon (US)/hour as the original unit and gallon (UK)/second as the target unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent flow rate in gallon (UK) per second.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates between gallon (US)/hour and gallon (UK)/second units.
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Browser-based and simple to use without installation.
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Facilitates compatibility between US customary and UK imperial measurement systems.
Examples
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10 gal (US)/h converts to 0.002312984 gal (UK)/s using the conversion factor.
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50 gal (US)/h converts to 0.01156492 gal (UK)/s by multiplying with the conversion rate.
Common Use Cases
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Monitoring fuel burn rates for small aircraft, marine engines, and portable generators.
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Specifying pump and dosing system flows in chemical, condensate, and HVAC applications.
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Reporting transient water supply flows, hydrant testing, and firefighting system measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct unit selection to avoid conversion errors between hourly and per-second rates.
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Use this tool to verify flow rates when dealing with equipment documented in US or UK gallon units.
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Double-check results when converting very large or very small flows due to rounding considerations.
Limitations
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US and UK gallons differ in size, so direct comparison without conversion is inaccurate.
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Hourly flow rates differ from per-second flows requiring careful unit handling.
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Rounding can impact precision when converting extreme flow values.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do I need to convert from gallon (US)/hour to gallon (UK)/second?
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This conversion helps translate flow rates between American and British measurement systems, ensuring accurate communication and compatibility in engineering and industrial settings.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]
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A volumetric flow rate measuring US liquid gallons passing a point each hour, often used for fuel consumption and low-flow industrial applications.
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Gallon (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow rate equal to one imperial gallon passing per second, commonly used in British waterworks and industrial flow specifications.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid that passes through a point in a system per unit of time.