What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps translate volumetric flow rates from liters per second to US gallons per minute. It is designed to support users in engineering, plumbing, HVAC, irrigation, laboratory, and automotive industries by providing an easy way to convert between these commonly used flow units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in liters per second (L/s) into the input field
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Select liter/second as the source unit and gallon (US)/minute as the target unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the result in gallon (US)/minute
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Review examples for understanding typical conversions
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Use the conversion formula to manually verify results if needed
Key Features
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Conversion between liter/second and gallon (US)/minute flow units
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Clear presentation of conversion rates and formulas
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Examples illustrating typical conversions
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Supports fluid flow measurement standards used in various industries
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Browser-based and straightforward interface
Examples
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2 L/s converts to 31.700646283 gpm by multiplying 2 by 15.8503231415
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0.5 L/s equals 7.92516157075 gpm using the conversion factor
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Use the formula: 1 Liter/second (L/s) = 15.8503231415 Gallon (US)/minute (gpm) for calculations
Common Use Cases
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Measuring water flow from taps, showers, and domestic plumbing fixtures
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Specifying pump or dosing system flow rates in laboratories and processes
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Quantifying ventilation rates per person in HVAC design
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Evaluating sprinkler and irrigation system flow in residential and commercial plumbing
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Assessing fuel and liquid transfer rates in automotive and small engines
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the fluid measured corresponds to volumetric flow of liquids
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Confirm that conversion applies specifically to US gallons and not other gallon units
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Use exact conversion values to maintain consistency
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Double-check flow units before performing conversions to avoid errors
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Consider potential small discrepancies due to rounding and regional differences
Limitations
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Regional differences in unit definitions may cause minor inconsistencies
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Rounding of values can introduce slight deviations from exact flow rates
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The gallon (US) differs from other gallon types such as the UK gallon
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Conversion applies only to volumetric flow rates of liquids
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter per second (L/s) measure?
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Liter per second measures the volume of liquid passing a cross-section each second, commonly used for fluid flow rates in engineering and laboratory contexts.
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Why convert from L/s to gallon (US)/minute?
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Conversion allows comparison and specification of flow rates between metric units used in many countries and US customary units used in North American plumbing, irrigation, HVAC, and automotive applications.
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Are gallons used in this conversion the same worldwide?
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No, the gallon (US) differs from other definitions such as the UK gallon, so this conversion specifically refers to the US gallon per minute.
Key Terminology
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Liter per second (L/s)
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A volumetric flow unit representing one litre of volume passing every second through a cross-section.
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Gallon (US)/minute
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A flow rate unit specifying how many US liquid gallons pass a point each minute.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The measurement of the volume of fluid that passes through a surface per unit time.