What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows users to transform measurements of volumetric flow rate from liters per second to US gallons per second, supporting fluid flow analysis in various engineering, laboratory, and industrial scenarios.
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 target unit as gallon (US)/second.
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Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent value in gallons per second.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates between liter/second (L/s) and gallon (US)/second units.
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Uses established conversion factor based on the US liquid gallon standard.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick flow rate calculations.
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Supports applications in water utilities, firefighting, irrigation, and industrial processes.
Examples
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2 L/s equals approximately 0.5283441 gallon (US)/second.
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10 L/s converts to about 2.6417205 gallon (US)/second.
Common Use Cases
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Measuring domestic water flow rates from taps and showers.
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Specifying flow rates for pumps and dosing equipment in labs.
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Calculating ventilation or air supply flow in HVAC designs.
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Determining capacity for firefighting and irrigation pumps.
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Estimating liquid transfer rates during tanker unloading.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure flow measurements are accurate before conversion for reliable results.
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Use this tool primarily for incompressible fluid flow rates for consistent unit use.
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Be aware the conversion is specific to the US liquid gallon standard.
Limitations
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This conversion is valid only for US liquid gallons, excluding UK (imperial) gallons.
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Small rounding differences might impact high-precision flow measurements.
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Applicable mainly for volumetric flow of incompressible fluids.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter per second (L/s) measure?
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Liter per second quantifies the volume of fluid passing a cross-section each second, commonly used in engineering and labs.
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Why use gallon (US) per second for flow measurement?
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Gallon (US)/second is used to express flow compatible with US customary units, helpful in firefighting, irrigation, and industrial contexts.
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Can I use this conversion for UK gallons?
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No, this tool only converts using the US liquid gallon standard, not the UK (imperial) gallon.
Key Terminology
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Liter per second (L/s)
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A unit measuring volumetric flow representing one liter of fluid passing per second.
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Gallon (US) per second
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A unit of volumetric flow equal to one US liquid gallon of fluid flowing each second.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid moving through a surface or conduit per unit of time.