What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to change flow measurement values from liter per second (L/s) to gallon (UK) per hour (gal (UK)/h). It is designed to facilitate conversions between metric and imperial volumetric flow units commonly used in various industrial, laboratory, and environmental settings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in liters per second (L/s) in the input field
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Select the desired output unit: gallon (UK) per hour (gal (UK)/h)
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate
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Review the converted result and apply as needed in your project or report
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rate units from liter/second to gallon (UK)/hour
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Based on the exact conversion factor: 1 L/s = 791.8892938767 gal (UK)/h
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Easy-to-use interface suitable for engineering, laboratory, and agricultural applications
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Supports conversions for both low and high flow rates
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation or payment
Examples
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2 L/s equals 1583.78 gal (UK)/h
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0.5 L/s equals 395.94 gal (UK)/h
Common Use Cases
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Measuring water flow from taps, showers, and small plumbing fixtures in domestic supply systems
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Specifying pump or dosing equipment flow rates in laboratories and process applications
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Reporting chemical dosing rates in UK water-treatment plants
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Expressing drip irrigation, condensate drain, or leak rates in agricultural and industrial environments
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Calculating ventilation or air supply flow rates in HVAC systems using imperial units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure steady flow conditions when using conversion results since transient flows require advanced analysis
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Verify the measurement accuracy of input values to maintain reliable conversions
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Confirm that the flow rate units are specifically imperial UK gallons per hour, not US gallons
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Use the converted values in contexts where imperial volumetric flow units are standard or required
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Double-check unit selections before converting to avoid errors
Limitations
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Conversion assumes steady, non-pulsatile flow rates
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Accuracy is dependent on the precision of initial volumetric measurements
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Conversion only applies to UK (imperial) gallons, not US liquid gallons, which differ in volume
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter per second (L/s) measure?
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Liter per second is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing one litre of fluid passing a point every second.
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Is this conversion valid for US gallons?
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No, this conversion specifically uses UK (imperial) gallons, which differ in volume from US gallons.
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Can I use this converter for pulsatile flow measurements?
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The tool assumes steady flow rates; pulsatile or unsteady flows may need more specialized analysis.
Key Terminology
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Liter per second (L/s)
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A flow rate unit indicating one litre of volume passing through a cross-section every second.
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Gallon (UK) per hour [gal (UK)/h]
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A volumetric flow rate where one UK gallon of fluid passes per hour, with 1 gal (UK)/h equal to 4.54609 liters per hour.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid which passes through a given surface per unit time.