What Is This Tool?
This converter enables quick translation of flow measurements from liter per second, a metric unit common in engineering and laboratory settings, into US gallons per hour, a unit frequently applied in fuel consumption and HVAC contexts. It helps users handle volumetric flow data efficiently across different unit systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in liters per second (L/s)
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Select the output unit as gallon (US) per hour (gal (US)/h)
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent flow rate
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Review the result and apply it to your engineering or process needs
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates between liter/second and US gallon/hour units
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Supports common industry applications in water supply, fuel monitoring, and HVAC
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring downloads
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Provides accurate conversion based on established unit relations
Examples
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Convert 2 L/s to gal (US)/h: 2 × 951.0193884893 = 1902.0388 gal (US)/h
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Convert 0.5 L/s to gal (US)/h: 0.5 × 951.0193884893 = 475.5097 gal (US)/h
Common Use Cases
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Measuring water flow rates for household taps and plumbing fixtures
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Specifying pump flow and dosing equipment rates in labs and industry
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Calculating fuel burn rates for small aircraft, marine engines, and generators
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Expressing ventilation flow in HVAC and indoor air-quality applications
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you correctly identify the gallon type as US gallon for accurate results
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Use this tool for basic volumetric flow conversions without accounting for temperature or pressure
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Cross-check conversions when precise accuracy is critical due to possible rounding effects
Limitations
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Rounding can affect the precision of conversion results
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This tool does not distinguish between different gallon definitions like Imperial gallon
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Flow variations from temperature and pressure changes are not included in this conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a liter per second (L/s)?
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A liter per second is a unit representing one litre of volume passing a point every second, commonly used to measure fluid flow in engineering and laboratories.
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Why convert from liter/second to gallon (US)/hour?
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Converting allows translation of flow rates used in scientific contexts to units preferred in fuel consumption, pump specifications, and HVAC within regions using US customary measurements.
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Does this conversion account for temperature or pressure?
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No, this conversion purely relates volumetric flow rates and does not consider flow conditions like temperature or pressure.
Key Terminology
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Liter per second (L/s)
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one litre of fluid passing a point every second, used in engineering and lab applications.
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Gallon (US) per hour (gal (US)/h)
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A flow unit measuring the number of US liquid gallons passing a point each hour, commonly used in fuel and HVAC measurements.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The quantity of fluid passing through a cross-section per unit of time.