Volumetric flow rate.
Gallon per Years to Cubic foot per Seconds Converter — gal/yr to ft3/s
Convert Gallon per Years (gal/yr) to Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 gallon per years = 4.236168e-9 cubic foot per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Gallon per Years to Cubic foot per Seconds converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 1.19954924e-10 / 0.02831684659.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Gallon per Years to Cubic foot per Seconds
Gallon per Years and Cubic foot 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
cubic foot per seconds = gallon per years × 4.236168e-9
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gallon per years equals 1.199549e-10 base units, and 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.028316846592 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gallon per years-to-cubic foot per seconds factor of 4.236168e-9.
Simple example
1 gal/yr × 4.236168e-9 = 4.236168e-9 ft3/s
1 gallon per years = 4.236168e-9 cubic foot per seconds.
Real-world example
60 gal/yr × 4.236168e-9 = 2.541701e-7 ft3/s
60 gallon per years = 2.541701e-7 cubic foot per seconds.
Conversion table
| Gallon per Years (gal/yr) | Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 gal/yr | 4.236168e-10 ft3/s |
| 1 gal/yr | 4.236168e-9 ft3/s |
| 10 gal/yr | 4.236168e-8 ft3/s |
| 60 gal/yr | 2.541701e-7 ft3/s |
| 100 gal/yr | 4.236168e-7 ft3/s |
| 1,000 gal/yr | 0.0000042362 ft3/s |
Reverse conversion: Cubic foot per Seconds to Gallon per Years
4.236168e-9 ft3/s × 236062394.2 = 0.9999999602 gal/yr
4.236168e-9 cubic foot per seconds = 0.9999999602 gallon per years.
gallon per years = cubic foot per seconds × 236062394.182
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic foot per Seconds to Gallon per Years.
Understanding the Gallon per Years (gal/yr)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Cubic foot per Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: United States
Uses of the Cubic foot per Seconds today
- The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations
Cubic foot per Seconds — sources
- USGS Water Science School — Cubic feet per second (cfs) is the standard unit USGS uses to report streamflow.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic foot per seconds are in 1 gallon per years?
1 gallon per years equals 4.236168e-9 cubic foot per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gallon per years to cubic foot per seconds?
Multiply the gallon per years value by 4.236168e-9. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds back to gallon per years?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 236,062,394.2 gallon per years. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gallon per years?
Gallon per Years (gal/yr) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a cubic foot per seconds?
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Is the gallon per years to cubic foot per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both gallon per years and cubic foot per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 4.236168e-9 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.