What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert volumetric flow rates from liter per minute to gallon (US) per minute, supporting users who need to switch between metric and US customary units commonly used in various industries such as healthcare, plumbing, and engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in liters per minute (L/min).
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Select liter/minute as the source unit and gallon (US)/minute as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to view the result in gallons per minute (gpm).
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Use the resulting value for engineering, medical, or fluid transfer specifications.
Key Features
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Converts flow rates from liter/minute (L/min) to gallon (US)/minute (gpm).
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Uses a precise conversion factor specifically for volumetric flow.
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Supports applications in medical, plumbing, HVAC, and automotive fields.
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation needed.
Examples
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Convert 10 L/min: 10 × 0.2641720524 = 2.641720524 gpm
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Convert 5 L/min: 5 × 0.2641720524 = 1.320860262 gpm
Common Use Cases
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Calculating oxygen flow rates in respiratory therapy equipment.
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Determining pump flow rates for laboratory or aquarium peristaltic pumps.
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Specifying flow in residential and commercial sprinkler or irrigation systems.
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Rating water flow in HVAC and cooling tower circulation designs.
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Measuring fuel transfer rates for automotive and small-engine applications.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the units before converting to ensure accuracy.
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Use the converter to adapt between metric and US units depending on regional standards.
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Consider the context of flow measurements such as medical dosing or pump capacity requirements.
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Remember the conversion assumes standard conditions and does not adjust for temperature or pressure changes.
Limitations
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Does not consider temperature or pressure variations that affect fluid density and flow behavior.
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Applicable only to volumetric flow rate conversions of liquids or gases under standard conditions.
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Does not incorporate dynamic or real-time flow condition adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the conversion rate from liter per minute to gallon (US) per minute?
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The conversion rate is 1 liter/minute equals approximately 0.2641720524 gallon (US)/minute.
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Can this converter be used for all types of flow measurements?
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This converter is designed for volumetric flow rates of liquids or gases and assumes standard unit definitions; it does not account for changes in temperature or pressure.
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In which fields is this conversion commonly applied?
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Common applications include respiratory therapy, pump flow specifications, HVAC system design, irrigation, and automotive fluid measurement.
Key Terminology
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Liter per minute (L/min)
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A metric unit measuring the volume of fluid or gas passing a point each minute; used to express moderate liquid and gas flow rates.
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Gallon (US) per minute (gpm)
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A volumetric flow rate unit indicating the number of US liquid gallons passing a point each minute; common in plumbing and automotive contexts.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid or gas flowing per unit of time, measured in units such as liters per minute or gallons per minute.