Convert US gallons per second to Cubic metres per minute
Convert US gallons per second (gal/s) to Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/min = gal/s × 0.227124707
About US gallons per second
The US gallon per second (gal/s) equals 3.785411784×10⁻³ m³/s, used for very large pump discharge rates and fire-suppression deluge systems. A large centrifugal fire pump rated 1 500 US gal/min delivers exactly 25 US gal/s; industrial cooling-tower makeup lines are sized in gal/s at peak demand. 1 US gal/s = 3.785411784×10⁻³ m³/s = 60 US gal/min ≈ 227.1 L/min.
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
| US gallons per second (gal/s) | Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal/s | 0.227125 m³/min |
| 2 gal/s | 0.454249 m³/min |
| 5 gal/s | 1.13562 m³/min |
| 10 gal/s | 2.27125 m³/min |
| 25 gal/s | 5.67812 m³/min |
| 50 gal/s | 11.3562 m³/min |
| 100 gal/s | 22.7125 m³/min |