Convert US gallons per second to Cubic yards per minute
Convert US gallons per second (gal/s) to Cubic yards per minute (yd³/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
yd³/min = gal/s × 0.2970679012
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 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 second (gal/s) | Cubic yards per minute (yd³/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal/s | 0.297068 yd³/min |
| 2 gal/s | 0.594136 yd³/min |
| 5 gal/s | 1.48534 yd³/min |
| 10 gal/s | 2.97068 yd³/min |
| 25 gal/s | 7.4267 yd³/min |
| 50 gal/s | 14.8534 yd³/min |
| 100 gal/s | 29.7068 yd³/min |