Converting Cubic Foot per Minute (ft³/min) to Gallon (US, liq.) per minute (GPM) in Flow Rate

What is Cubic Foot per Minute (ft³/min)

Cubic Foot per Minute (ft³/min) is a unit of flow rate that measures the volume of fluid passing through a system per minute. It is commonly used in various applications such as air conditioning, ventilation, and hydraulic systems.

What is Gallon (US, liq.) per minute (GPM)

Gallon (US, liq.) per minute (GPM) is another unit of flow rate that represents the volume of liquid passing through a system per minute. This unit is frequently used in the measurement of fluid flow in plumbing, irrigation, and chemical processing.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Cubic Foot per Minute to Gallon per minute, you can use the following formulas:

GPM=ft3/min×7.480519

ft3/min=GPM×0.1336806

Examples

1. Converting 7 ft³/min to GPM:

7×7.480519=52.36364 GPM

2. Converting 17 GPM to ft³/min:

17×0.1336806=2.272569 ft3/min

3. Converting 4 ft³/min to GPM:

4×7.480519=29.92208 GPM

Conclusion

Use the provided conversion formulas to easily convert between Cubic Foot per Minute and Gallon per minute in flow rate calculations. This conversion is essential for various industries to ensure accurate measurements and efficient fluid flow management on a daily basis.