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Flow Rate conversion

US gallons per minute to Liters per second Converter

Convert US gallons per minute to liters per second. The formula used here is 1 US gallon per minute = 0.0630901964 liters per second. The formula is L/s = gpm × 0.0630901964; 1 gpm is 0.06309 L/s.

Base answer
1 gpm = 0.06309 L/s
Rounding
6 decimals
Formula type
Factor
Conversion snapshot
From
US gallons per minute (gpm)

A US customary flow-rate unit common in plumbing, pumps, and irrigation.

To
Liters per second (L/s)

A metric volumetric flow-rate unit used for water and process flow.

Live converter
US gallons per minute to Liters per second
Type a value in US gallons per minute. The result updates in your browser, with no sign-in or external API.
Formula
L/s = gpm × 0.0630901964
gpm
Converted value
0.06309
L/s (Liters per second)
Common inputs:
How to convert US gallons per minute to liters per second
Flow-rate conversions help compare pump curves, pipe sizing inputs, irrigation notes, and water-system specifications.

Start with your value in US gallons per minute, then apply the formula below. It stays visible so you can catch rounding mistakes instead of just copying the output.

Formula
L/s = gpm × 0.0630901964

Check whether gallons are US or imperial before using a flow result, then round to match the meter, pump chart, or engineering tolerance.

The US gallon and liter relationship is defined, but field flow measurements still depend on meter accuracy and operating conditions. This page displays converted values with up to 6 decimal places by default.

Common US gallons per minute to Liters per second conversions
Common reference values for US gallons per minute to liters per second.
Values are calculated with L/s = gpm × 0.0630901964 and rounded for quick lookup.
US gallons per minuteLiters per second
1 gpm0.06309 L/s
5 gpm0.315451 L/s
10 gpm0.630902 L/s
50 gpm3.15451 L/s
100 gpm6.30902 L/s
500 gpm31.545098 L/s
Examples
Sample inputs using the same formula as the converter.
Example 1
1 gpm0.06309 L/s

Useful for checking pipe sizing and pump requirements. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.

Example 2
50 gpm3.15451 L/s

Useful for comparing irrigation, plumbing, and water-flow data. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.

Example 3
500 gpm31.545098 L/s

Useful for reviewing HVAC, pool, and process-flow references. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.

FAQs
These answers use the same formula as the converter above.
How do I convert US gallons per minute to liters per second?

Enter the value in US gallons per minute and apply L/s = gpm × 0.0630901964. Round the liters per second result after the conversion, not before.

What is 1 US gallon per minute in liters per second?

1 gpm equals 0.06309 L/s with the current rounding setting. Keep more decimal places when the result feeds another calculation.

What is 5 gpm in L/s?

5 gpm is 0.315451 L/s. It appears in the lookup table so you can compare it with nearby amounts.

Can I convert liters per second back to US gallons per minute?

Yes. Use the reverse Liters per second to US gallons per minute converter if you need to go the other direction.

How accurate is this US gallons per minute to liters per second conversion?

The calculator runs the formula in your browser and rounds results to 6 decimal places by default. The US gallon and liter relationship is defined, but field flow measurements still depend on meter accuracy and operating conditions.