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The CC to GPM conversion calculates gallons per minute from cubic centimeters per second. This is useful for converting between metric and imperial/US customary flow rate units in various engineering and scientific applications.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula converts the flow rate from cc per second to gallons per minute by accounting for both time unit conversion (seconds to minutes) and volume unit conversion (cubic centimeters to gallons).
Details: Accurate flow rate conversion is essential in various fields including fluid dynamics, hydraulic engineering, irrigation systems, and industrial processes where different measurement systems are used.
Tips: Enter the flow rate in cubic centimeters per second (cc/sec). The value must be a positive number. The calculator will automatically compute the equivalent flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM).
Q1: Why is the conversion factor 3785.41?
A: This value represents the number of cubic centimeters in one US liquid gallon (1 gallon = 3785.41 cc).
Q2: Can this calculator be used for any fluid?
A: Yes, the conversion is valid for any fluid since it's a volumetric flow rate conversion, though the density of different fluids may affect mass flow rates.
Q3: What are typical applications of this conversion?
A: Common applications include plumbing systems, hydraulic calculations, chemical processing, and irrigation system design where flow rates need to be converted between metric and US customary units.
Q4: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically exact based on the defined relationship between cubic centimeters and US gallons.
Q5: What's the difference between US gallons and imperial gallons?
A: US gallons (3.78541 liters) are different from imperial gallons (4.54609 liters). This calculator uses US gallons. For imperial gallons, a different conversion factor would be needed.