Convert Cubic inches per minute to UK gallons per minute
Convert Cubic inches per minute (in³/min) to UK gallons per minute (gpm) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
gpm = in³/min × 0.00360465015
About Cubic inches per minute
The cubic inch per minute (in³/min) equals 1.6387064×10⁻⁵/60 ≈ 2.731×10⁻⁷ m³/s, common in US pneumatic and hydraulic circuit design. Air-tool consumption is rated in SCIM (standard cubic inches per minute); small hydraulic cylinders advancing at 10 in/min with 1 in² bore consume 10 in³/min: exactly 0.163 mL/s. 1 in³/min ≈ 2.731×10⁻⁷ m³/s.
About UK gallons per minute
The UK (imperial) gallon per minute (gpm) equals 4.54609×10⁻³/60 ≈ 7.577×10⁻⁵ m³/s, historically used in British plumbing design, pump curves, and water-treatment plant sizing. Pre-metric UK water-industry capacity tables and pump manufacturers quoted flows in UK gal/min; legacy British Standard BS EN pump curves often show both units. 1 UK gpm ≈ 7.577×10⁻⁵ m³/s ≈ 4.546 L/min.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic inches per minute (in³/min) | UK gallons per minute (gpm) |
|---|---|
| 1 in³/min | 0.00360465 gpm |
| 2 in³/min | 0.0072093 gpm |
| 5 in³/min | 0.0180233 gpm |
| 10 in³/min | 0.0360465 gpm |
| 25 in³/min | 0.0901163 gpm |
| 50 in³/min | 0.180233 gpm |
| 100 in³/min | 0.360465 gpm |