What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow rates from gallon (US) per second, a unit measuring liquid flow, to hundred-cubic foot per minute, a unit commonly used for air or gas flow. It helps users translate flow rates across different mediums, useful in various industrial and environmental applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in gallon (US)/second
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Select hundred-cubic foot/minute as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the result
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Use the output to analyze or design flow systems involving liquids and gases
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow from gallon (US)/second to hundred-cubic foot/minute
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
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Supports applications in firefighting, irrigation, HVAC, and industrial ventilation
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Includes practical examples to illustrate conversion steps
Examples
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5 gallon (US)/second converts to 0.4010416665 hundred-cubic foot/minute
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10 gallon (US)/second converts to 0.802083333 hundred-cubic foot/minute
Common Use Cases
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Specifying discharge rates for high-capacity water or firefighting pumps
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Measuring flow in irrigation systems and large plumbing valves
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Sizing industrial blowers and ventilation ductwork in HVAC applications
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Estimating throughput in short-duration liquid transfer operations
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context and medium before converting since units measure different fluids (liquid vs gas)
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Use conversion results to assist in cross-medium system design
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Be aware of flow characteristics that may impact interpretation, such as fluid compressibility
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Apply examples to confirm understanding before using conversion for complex projects
Limitations
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Conversion does not consider compressibility or changes in fluid properties
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Units represent different physical mediums, requiring careful contextual interpretation
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Direct comparisons may be inaccurate without understanding flow conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one gallon (US)/second represent?
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It represents a volumetric flow rate where one U.S. liquid gallon passes a point each second.
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What is measured by hundred-cubic foot per minute?
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It measures bulk fluid flow where 100 cubic feet of a gas or air passes a point each minute.
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Can I directly compare gallon (US)/second with hundred-cubic foot/minute?
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Direct comparison requires understanding because they measure different mediums; this tool helps translate between them within application contexts.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (US)/second
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A unit of volumetric flow rate representing one U.S. liquid gallon passing a point every second.
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Hundred-cubic foot/minute
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A volumetric flow rate unit denoting 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point each minute, mainly used for gases or air.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid which passes through a given surface per unit time.