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The LPH to GPM conversion calculates flow rate from liters per hour to gallons per minute. This conversion is essential in various engineering, industrial, and fluid dynamics applications where different measurement systems are used.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
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Explanation: The conversion factor 227.1247 is derived from the relationship between liters, gallons, hours, and minutes (1 gallon = 3.78541 liters, 1 hour = 60 minutes).
Details: Accurate flow rate conversion is crucial for engineering calculations, fluid system design, pump selection, and international collaboration where different measurement systems are used.
Tips: Enter the flow rate in liters per hour (LPH). The value must be a positive number. The calculator will automatically compute the equivalent flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM).
Q1: Why is the conversion factor 227.1247?
A: The factor is calculated as 3.78541 (liters per gallon) × 60 (minutes per hour) = 227.1246, which rounds to 227.1247 for precision.
Q2: What are typical applications for this conversion?
A: This conversion is used in water treatment systems, irrigation design, chemical processing, fuel flow measurements, and any application involving liquid flow rates.
Q3: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically precise based on standard conversion factors between metric and US customary units.
Q4: Can this conversion be used for any liquid?
A: Yes, the conversion is valid for any liquid since it's based on volume conversion rather than fluid properties.
Q5: What's the difference between LPH and GPM?
A: LPH measures flow in liters per hour (metric system), while GPM measures flow in gallons per minute (US customary system). Both measure volumetric flow rate but use different units and time bases.