Conversion Gallon per minute(US) to Liter per hour

To convert gallons per minute to liters per hour, you must multiply gallons per minute by approximately 227.125.

To convert gallons per minute to liters per hour, you need to use the following conversion factors:

1. One gallon is approximately equal to 3.78541 liters.

2. There are 60 minutes in an hour.

Therefore, to convert from gallons per minute to liters per hour, multiply the number of gallons per minute by 3.78541 (to convert gallons to liters) and then by 60 (to convert minutes to hours). The formula is:

$\text{Liters per hour} = \text{Gallons per minute} \times 3.78541 \times 60$ = 227.125

For example, if you want to convert 5 gallons per minute to liters per hour:

$5 \text{ gallons per minute} \times 3.78541 \text{ liters per gallon} \times 60 \text{ minutes per hour} = 1132.62 \text{ liters per hour}$

This formula will give you the conversion from gallons per minute to liters per hour.

Online tool converts gallons per minute to liters per hour

This tool converts gallons per minute to liters per hour (gal/m to lt/h) and vice versa. 1 gallon per minute(US) = 227.12470704 liters per hour. The user must fill one of the two fields and the conversion will become automatically.

How many liters per hour are 2 gallons per minute?

To convert 2 gallons per minute to liters per hour, use the conversion factors where 1 gallon is approximately 3.78541 liters and there are 60 minutes in an hour. Here's how to calculate it:

$2 \text{gallons per minute} \times 3.78541 \text{liters per gallon} \times 60 \text{minutes per hour} = 454.25 \text{liters per hour}$

Therefore, 2 gallons per minute is equivalent to approximately 454.25 liters per hour.

An easy way to remember how to convert gallons per minute to liters per hour

A simple mnemonic to remember the conversion from gallons per minute to liters per hour is "Gallon Multiplies by Nearly 230." Here's the breakdown:

1. Gallon: Start with your gallons per minute value.

2. Multiplies by Nearly 230: Multiply the number of gallons by 227.125 (which rounds to about 230 for easier recall).

This mnemonic works because:

• 1 gallon ≈ 3.78541 liters

• 1 minute to hour conversion multiplies by 60.

So, the conversion formula essentially becomes:

$\text{Gallons per minute} \times 3.78541 \times 60 \approx \text{Gallons per minute} \times 227.125$

Using the rounded number (230), though slightly less precise, provides an easier figure to remember and quickly calculate, especially in informal settings or when an approximate number suffices.

What do gallons per minute and liters per hour measure?

Gallons per minute and liters per hour both measure flow rate, specifically the volume of a fluid that moves through a given point or system in a certain amount of time. Here's a brief overview of what each unit measures:

1. Gallons per Minute (GPM): This is commonly used in the United States and measures how many gallons of fluid (like water, oil, or fuel) pass a specific point every minute. It's often used for assessing the output of pumps, faucets, and other water systems.

2. Liters per Hour (L/h): Similar to gallons per minute, but using the metric system's liters instead of gallons. This unit measures how many liters of fluid pass a given point every hour. It's frequently used in many countries and various applications, including water filtration systems, medical devices, and industrial processes.

Both units are used in different contexts depending on the geographical location and the precision required for the task. They help in designing, evaluating, and controlling the efficiency of systems involving fluid movement, whether it's for irrigation, plumbing, manufacturing, or medical purposes.

Common conversions between gallons per minute and liters per hour