Volumetric flow rate.
Gallon per Seconds to Kiloliter per Seconds Converter — gal/s to kL/s
Convert Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) to Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 gallon per seconds = 0.0037854118 kiloliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Gallon per Seconds to Kiloliter per Seconds converter
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Flow Rate Converter
Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
Context values
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.003785411784 / 1.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Gallon per Seconds to Kiloliter per Seconds
Gallon per Seconds and Kiloliter per Seconds both measure volumetric flow rate — how much volume passes a point over time — used to size pipes and pumps, monitor river or stream discharge, control industrial processes, and set medical infusion rates. Both are volumetric flow rate units.
Formula
kiloliter per seconds = gallon per seconds × 0.003785411784
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gallon per seconds equals 0.003785411784 base units, and 1 kiloliter per seconds equals 1 base unit, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gallon per seconds-to-kiloliter per seconds factor of 0.003785411784.
Simple example
1 gal/s × 0.003785411784 = 0.0037854118 kL/s
1 gallon per seconds = 0.0037854118 kiloliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 gal/s × 0.003785411784 = 0.227124707 kL/s
60 gallon per seconds = 0.227124707 kiloliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) | Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 gal/s | 0.0003785412 kL/s |
| 1 gal/s | 0.0037854118 kL/s |
| 10 gal/s | 0.0378541178 kL/s |
| 60 gal/s | 0.227124707 kL/s |
| 100 gal/s | 0.3785411784 kL/s |
| 1,000 gal/s | 3.785411784 kL/s |
Reverse conversion: Kiloliter per Seconds to Gallon per Seconds
0.0037854118 kL/s × 264.1720524 = 1.000000004 gal/s
0.0037854118 kiloliter per seconds = 1.000000004 gallon per seconds.
gallon per seconds = kiloliter per seconds × 264.172052358
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kiloliter per Seconds to Gallon per Seconds.
Understanding the Gallon per Seconds (gal/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kiloliter per seconds are in 1 gallon per seconds?
1 gallon per seconds equals 0.0037854118 kiloliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gallon per seconds to kiloliter per seconds?
Multiply the gallon per seconds value by 0.003785411784. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kiloliter per seconds back to gallon per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kiloliter per seconds equals 264.1720524 gallon per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gallon per seconds?
Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a kiloliter per seconds?
Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the gallon per seconds to kiloliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both gallon per seconds and kiloliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.003785411784 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between volumetric and mass flow rate?
Volumetric flow rate measures the volume of fluid passing a point per unit time (for example, liters per second). Mass flow rate measures the mass instead. For a fluid of constant density the two are directly proportional, but for compressible fluids like gases, mass flow is often the more meaningful quantity.