1 Liter per Second = 15.850322 Gallon per minute us
Conversion Formula
Unit Information
Liter_per_second
A metric unit of volumetric flow rate equal to one liter per second. Widely used in plumbing, small-scale industrial processes, and laboratory flow measurements.
Gallon_per_minute_us
An imperial unit of volumetric flow rate equal to one US gallon per minute. Widely used in American plumbing, irrigation systems, and industrial fluid handling applications.
Conversion Tips
- Remember to check your decimal places for accuracy.
- This conversion is commonly used in international applications.
- Consider the context when choosing precision levels.
- Double-check calculations for critical applications.
Learn More About Flow_rate
Scientific Overview
Flow rate is the volume of fluid that passes through a given surface per unit time. It quantifies how much fluid is moving through a system and is crucial for understanding fluid dynamics.
Historical Background
Ancient civilizations used simple flow rate measurements for irrigation. The modern understanding developed with Bernoulli's equation in the 18th century and the continuity equation in fluid dynamics.
Real-World Applications
Civil Engineering
Water flow rates determine pipe sizing and drainage system design.
Chemical Engineering
Flow rate control is essential for chemical processes and reactors.
Medicine
Blood flow measurements help diagnose cardiovascular conditions.
Environmental Science
River flow rates monitor water resources and predict floods.
Interesting Facts
- The Amazon River has the highest flow rate of any river at about 209,000 m³/s.
- A typical garden hose has a flow rate of 10-20 liters per minute.
- The human heart pumps blood at about 5 liters per minute at rest.
- Industrial oil pipelines can transport over 2,000 m³ per hour.
Key Formulas
Volumetric Flow Rate
Q = A·vMass Flow Rate
ṁ = ρ·QContinuity Equation
A₁v₁ = A₂v₂Bernoulli's Equation
P + ½ρv² + ρgh = constant