What Is This Tool?
This converter tool allows users to change flow rates from hundred-cubic foot per minute, a gas volumetric flow unit, to US gallons per hour, a liquid volumetric flow rate. It supports applications in HVAC, industrial ventilation, fuel consumption monitoring, and more.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in hundred-cubic foot per minute into the input field
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Select the desired output unit as gallon (US)/hour
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate in US gallons per hour
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Review the results and apply them to your specific industrial or HVAC application
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow from hundred-cubic foot/minute to gallon (US)/hour accurately based on provided conversion rates
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Supports flow measurements used in ventilation, HVAC, fuel consumption, and pump specifications
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Includes practical examples demonstrating conversion for better understanding
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Browser-based and easy to use without any installation
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Facilitates communication between gas and liquid flow specifications in industrial systems
Examples
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2 hundred-cubic foot/minute equals 89766.23377 gallon (US)/hour
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0.5 hundred-cubic foot/minute equals 22441.55844 gallon (US)/hour
Common Use Cases
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Specifying fan or HVAC supply and exhaust capacities for large buildings
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Sizing and rating industrial blowers and ductwork for process ventilation
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Measuring airflow for environmental control and test stands
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Monitoring fuel burn rates for small aircraft, marine engines, and generators
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Defining flow requirements for small pumps and chemical dosing systems
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Recording low-flow industrial HVAC measurements in US gallon units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the fluid state matches the context—conversion from gas volumetric flow to liquid volumetric flow requires correct interpretation
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Use this conversion to bridge measurements between gaseous airflows and liquid flows in systems
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Consult system specifics to avoid misinterpretation due to differences in gas and liquid densities
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Leverage this tool for validating flow rates when designing or maintaining ventilation and fuel systems
Limitations
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Conversion involves changing between gas (hundred-cubic foot/min) and liquid (gallon (US)/hour) volume flows, which differ fundamentally
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Conversion assumes appropriate measurement conditions; applying it without considering fluid properties may cause inaccuracies
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Direct comparison without system-specific details can lead to misinterpretation of flow characteristics
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a hundred-cubic foot per minute represent?
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It is a volumetric flow rate equal to 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point each minute, commonly used for bulk air or gas flow measurements.
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In what scenarios is gallon (US)/hour used?
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Gallon (US)/hour measures liquid flow rates for applications like fuel consumption in small aircraft or marine engines and flow specification for pumps.
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Is it accurate to convert hundred-cubic foot per minute directly to gallon (US)/hour for all applications?
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This conversion should be applied carefully because it changes from gas to liquid volumetric units and requires consideration of fluid state and system specifics.
Key Terminology
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Hundred-cubic foot per minute
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A flow rate unit representing 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point every minute, mainly used for gas and air volumes.
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Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]
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A liquid volumetric flow rate measuring the number of US liquid gallons moving past a point in one hour.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid passing through a surface or point per unit time.