What does gallon (US)/minute measure?

It is a volumetric flow rate unit indicating the number of U.S. liquid gallons passing a point each minute.

How is liter/hour [L/h] used?

Liter per hour measures moderate to low continuous liquid flow rates, commonly used in chemical dosing and fuel consumption.

Why convert gallon (US)/minute to liter/hour?

To translate North American flow rates into metric units for scientific, engineering, and international applications.

How to Convert from Gallon (US)/minute to Liter/hour [L/h]

Convert flow rates from gallon (US)/minute to liter/hour [L/h] using this easy-to-use online unit converter for accurate and reliable volumetric flow transformations.

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Gallon (US)/minute to Liter/hour [L/h] Conversion Table

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Gallon (US)/minute to Liter/hour [L/h] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts flow measurements from gallon (US)/minute to liter/hour [L/h], translating volumetric flow rates between commonly used units in the US and metric systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in gallon (US)/minute you wish to convert.
Select the target unit liter/hour [L/h].
Click convert to receive the equivalent flow rate in liters per hour.

Key Features

Converts volumetric flow rates from gallon (US)/minute to liter/hour [L/h].
Provides clear unit definitions and practical examples.
Uses exact conversion rate between units for accurate results.
Supports applications in plumbing, HVAC, automotive, and laboratory contexts.

Examples

2 gallon (US)/minute equals 454.24941408 liter/hour.
0.5 gallon (US)/minute equals 113.56235352 liter/hour.

Common Use Cases

Specifying pump capacities and sprinkler flow rates in residential and commercial plumbing.
Rating HVAC water flow and cooling tower circulation rates.
Measuring fuel consumption of small engines, generators, and boats.
Setting dosing rates for chemical and fertilizer pumps.
Controlling liquid flows in laboratory and small industrial processes.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure to specify the measurement conditions as fluid properties can affect flow.
Use this tool when switching between North American and metric flow measurements.
Carefully verify results in low flow scenarios due to volume differences between units.

Limitations

Flow rates in gallons per minute measure larger volume throughput than liter per hour, affecting precision in low flow conversions.
Actual flow rates can vary due to temperature and fluid type beyond mere unit conversion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does gallon (US)/minute measure?: It is a volumetric flow rate unit indicating the number of U.S. liquid gallons passing a point each minute.
How is liter/hour [L/h] used?: Liter per hour measures moderate to low continuous liquid flow rates, commonly used in chemical dosing and fuel consumption.
Why convert gallon (US)/minute to liter/hour?: To translate North American flow rates into metric units for scientific, engineering, and international applications.

Key Terminology

Gallon (US)/minute (gpm): Unit of volumetric flow rate equal to the number of U.S. liquid gallons passing a point each minute.
Liter/hour [L/h]: Volumetric flow rate unit measuring the volume of liquid passing a point each hour, used for low to moderate flow rates.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact conversion factor from gallon (US)/minute to liter/hour?

100 liter/hour

227.12470704 liter/hour

360 liter/hour

Which use case fits liter/hour measurement?

Measuring sprinkler flow rates

Monitoring chemical dosing pumps

Rating automotive engine power

What should be considered when converting flow rates between these units?

That gallons measure smaller volumes than liters

Measurement conditions like temperature affect actual flow rates

Only volume matters, not flow time

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