Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Seconds to Gallon per Seconds Converter — L/s to gal/s
Convert Liter per Seconds (L/s) to Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per seconds = 0.2641720524 gallon per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Liter per Seconds to Gallon per Seconds converter
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Flow Rate Converter
Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.001 / 0.003785411784.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Seconds to Gallon per Seconds
Liter per Seconds and Gallon 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. Liter per Seconds is most often used for municipal water supply and treatment plant flow rates.
Formula
gallon per seconds = liter per seconds × 0.264172052358
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 liter per seconds equals 0.001 base units, and 1 gallon per seconds equals 0.003785411784 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per seconds-to-gallon per seconds factor of 0.264172052358.
Simple example
1 L/s × 0.2641720524 = 0.2641720524 gal/s
1 liter per seconds = 0.2641720524 gallon per seconds.
Real-world example
60 L/s × 0.2641720524 = 15.85032314 gal/s
60 liter per seconds = 15.85032314 gallon per seconds.
Conversion table
| Liter per Seconds (L/s) | Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/s | 0.0264172052 gal/s |
| 1 L/s | 0.2641720524 gal/s |
| 10 L/s | 2.641720524 gal/s |
| 60 L/s | 15.85032314 gal/s |
| 100 L/s | 26.41720524 gal/s |
| 1,000 L/s | 264.1720524 gal/s |
Reverse conversion: Gallon per Seconds to Liter per Seconds
0.2641720524 gal/s × 3.785411784 = 1 L/s
0.2641720524 gallon per seconds = 1 liter per seconds.
liter per seconds = gallon per seconds × 3.785411784
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gallon per Seconds to Liter per Seconds.
Understanding the Liter per Seconds
Liter per Seconds (L/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every second — used for larger flows than liter-per-minute conveniently describes. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: Common in municipal water-utility and industrial flow specifications internationally
L/s vs. L/min. Both measure the same quantity at different time scales; 1 L/s equals 60 L/min. L/s is typically used for larger, continuous industrial or utility flows, while L/min suits smaller household-scale flows.
Uses of the Liter per Seconds today
- Municipal water supply and treatment plant flow rates
- Industrial process flow specifications
- Stream and river discharge measurement at moderate scales
Understanding the Gallon per Seconds (gal/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Seconds — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Litre and second as accepted units used together to express flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gallon per seconds are in 1 liter per seconds?
1 liter per seconds equals 0.2641720524 gallon per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per seconds to gallon per seconds?
Multiply the liter per seconds value by 0.2641720524. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gallon per seconds back to liter per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gallon per seconds equals 3.785411784 liter per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a liter per seconds?
Liter per Seconds (L/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every second — used for larger flows than liter-per-minute conveniently describes. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
What is a gallon per seconds?
Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the liter per seconds to gallon per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per seconds and gallon per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.2641720524 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What is the difference between l/s vs. l/min?
Both measure the same quantity at different time scales; 1 L/s equals 60 L/min. L/s is typically used for larger, continuous industrial or utility flows, while L/min suits smaller household-scale flows.
Where is the liter per seconds still used today?
Common in municipal water-utility and industrial flow specifications internationally