What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rates measured in liter per minute, a metric unit, into gallon (US) per second, commonly used in North American industrial and firefighting contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in liter per minute into the input field.
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Select liter/minute [L/min] as the input unit.
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Choose gallon (US)/second as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent flow rate in gallon (US)/second.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates from liter/minute to gallon (US)/second accurately.
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Supports applications in medical, industrial, and firefighting flow measurements.
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Provides step-by-step conversion with clear formulas and examples.
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Browser-based, easy to use from any device without installation.
Examples
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Convert 10 L/min to gallon (US)/second: 10 × 0.0044028675 = 0.044028675 gallon (US)/second.
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Convert 50 L/min to gallon (US)/second: 50 × 0.0044028675 = 0.220143375 gallon (US)/second.
Common Use Cases
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Setting oxygen flow rates in respiratory therapy equipment.
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Specifying discharge rates for firefighting water pumps.
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Measuring flow in industrial water processing and irrigation systems.
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Estimating liquid throughput during short-duration tanker unloading.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always check the time units carefully, since L/min measures per minute and gallon/second measures per second.
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Use this tool for steady flow rate conversions; unsteady flows may need more detailed analysis.
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Be aware that fluid temperature and properties can influence flow but are not accounted for in the conversion.
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Double-check your input values to ensure accurate calculation results.
Limitations
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The time basis difference between liter/minute and gallon (US)/second requires attention to unit consistency.
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This conversion assumes steady-state volumetric flow; it may not represent complex pulsatile flows accurately.
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Physical fluid properties and temperature variations are not considered in this volume flow conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter per minute (L/min) measure?
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Liter per minute measures the volume of fluid or gas passing a point each minute, commonly used for moderate flow rates.
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Why convert to gallon (US) per second?
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Gallon (US) per second is used to express large flow rates, especially in industrial and firefighting contexts common in North America.
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Are temperature and fluid type considered in the conversion?
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No, the conversion simply relates volumetric units and does not account for temperature or fluid properties.
Key Terminology
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Liter per minute (L/min)
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A metric volumetric flow unit measuring fluid volume passing a point each minute, used for moderate flow rates.
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Gallon (US) per second
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A volumetric flow rate unit expressing how many US liquid gallons pass a point each second, used for large flow rates.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid or gas that passes through a cross-sectional area per unit of time.