Convert UK gallons per second to Cubic metres per minute
Convert UK gallons per second (gal/s) to Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/min = gal/s × 0.2727654
About UK gallons per second
The UK (imperial) gallon per second (gal/s) equals 4.54609×10⁻³ m³/s, about 20% larger than the US gallon per second. It appears in pre-metric British fire-fighting standards, large pump test certificates, and naval engineering calculations. A UK fire engine pump rated 1 000 UK gal/min delivers ≈16.67 UK gal/s. 1 UK gal/s = 4.54609×10⁻³ m³/s ≈ 1.201 US gal/s.
About Cubic metres per minute
The cubic metre per minute (m³/min) equals 1/60 m³/s ≈ 1.667×10⁻² m³/s, used in large compressor and blower specifications, tunnel ventilation design, and industrial air-handling. A mine-ventilation fan may move 1 000-5 000 m³/min; an industrial rotary-screw compressor delivers 5-50 m³/min of free air. 1 m³/min = 1 000 L/min ≈ 35.31 ft³/min ≈ 264.2 US gal/min.
Quick Reference Table
| UK gallons per second (gal/s) | Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal/s | 0.272765 m³/min |
| 2 gal/s | 0.545531 m³/min |
| 5 gal/s | 1.36383 m³/min |
| 10 gal/s | 2.72765 m³/min |
| 25 gal/s | 6.81914 m³/min |
| 50 gal/s | 13.6383 m³/min |
| 100 gal/s | 27.2765 m³/min |