Flow Rate Converter

Convert between different flow rate units including liters per second, cubic meters per second, gallons per minute, and more.

Flow Rate Converter
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$ convert --from [unit] --to [unit] --value [number]
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formulas.ts

// Common Flow Rate Converter Formulas

1const1 m³/s = 1000 L/s
2const1 gal/min ≈ 0.0631 L/s
3const1 ft³/s ≈ 28.317 L/s
references.json

// Common Flow Rate Converter References

{
"Standard Faucet":"0.1-0.2 L/s",
"Shower Head":"0.15 L/s",
"Bathtub Drain":"0.5-1 L/s",
"Water Tank":"10-50 L/s",
"Medium River":"100-1000 m³/s",
"Ocean Current":">10⁶ m³/s"
}
README.md

## What is Flow Rate Conversion?

Flow rate conversion involves converting measurements of fluid volume passing a point per unit time. Flow rate is crucial in plumbing, HVAC systems, chemical processing, and environmental engineering. Our flow converter handles both liquid and gas flow measurements with precision.

units.ts

// Common Flow Rate Units Explained

export const Liter per Second (L/s)

// Common metric unit for moderate flow rates. A typical shower uses about 0.15 L/s.

export const Cubic Meter per Hour (m³/h)

// Used for larger industrial flows and HVAC systems. Natural gas consumption is often measured in m³/h.

export const Gallon per Minute (GPM)

// Standard in US plumbing and firefighting. A garden hose typically flows at 5-10 GPM.

export const CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)

// Common for air flow in HVAC and pneumatic systems. Air compressors are often rated in CFM.

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When to Use This Converter

Our flow rate converter is valuable for plumbers sizing pipes, HVAC technicians designing ventilation systems, chemical engineers processing fluids, and environmental scientists measuring water flow in rivers and streams.

FAQ.md

## Frequently Asked Questions

01 ### Q: How do I calculate flow rate?

/**

Flow rate = Volume / Time. Alternatively, Flow rate = Velocity × Cross-sectional Area. The method depends on what measurements you have available.

*/

02 ### Q: What affects flow rate in pipes?

/**

Pipe diameter, pressure difference, fluid viscosity, and pipe roughness all affect flow rate. Larger pipes and higher pressure increase flow.

*/