Convert US gallons per minute to Cubic yards per minute
Convert US gallons per minute (gpm) to Cubic yards per minute (yd³/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
yd³/min = gpm × 0.004951131687
About US gallons per minute
The US gallon per minute (gpm) equals 3.785411784×10⁻³/60 ≈ 6.309×10⁻⁵ m³/s, the dominant volumetric flow unit in US plumbing, HVAC, and water-treatment industries. EPA showerhead standards are set at 2.5 gpm; residential water meters size at 3/4"-1" for 5-20 gpm; municipal water-distribution design uses hundreds to thousands of gpm. 1 gpm ≈ 6.309×10⁻⁵ m³/s = 3.785 L/min.
About Cubic yards per minute
The cubic yard per minute (yd³/min) equals 0.764554857984/60 ≈ 0.012743 m³/s, used in ready-mix concrete delivery rates (a concrete truck discharges 8-10 yd³ in about 10 min = 0.8-1 yd³/min) and dredge pump throughput in US harbour projects. 1 yd³/min ≈ 0.012743 m³/s = 12.74 L/s ≈ 200.0 US gal/min.
Quick Reference Table
| US gallons per minute (gpm) | Cubic yards per minute (yd³/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 gpm | 0.00495113 yd³/min |
| 2 gpm | 0.00990226 yd³/min |
| 5 gpm | 0.0247557 yd³/min |
| 10 gpm | 0.0495113 yd³/min |
| 25 gpm | 0.123778 yd³/min |
| 50 gpm | 0.247557 yd³/min |
| 100 gpm | 0.495113 yd³/min |