What is GPM?
GPM means gallons per minute, a common US unit for water and pump flow.
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1 Gallons per Minute (GPM) =
3.78541
Liters per Minute (L/min)
Base Unit Equivalent
3.78541
Base unit: liters per minute
Target Unit Context
measuring household, plumbing, and irrigation flow in metric terms.
Conversion Analysis
Interpret the result and compare it across supported units
Result Summary
1 GPM equals 3.78541 L/min. The same amount is 3.78541 in the base unit.
Unit Context
Gallons per Minute are commonly used when measuring water fixtures, pumps, and irrigation in us customary units. Liters per Minute are useful when measuring household, plumbing, and irrigation flow in metric terms.
Practical Comparison
Switching units does not change the underlying quantity. This analysis and the charts show how the same value scales across larger and smaller units so you can choose the most readable format.
How to Use
Step-by-step instructions
- 1Enter the flow rate value.
- 2Choose the source unit.
- 3Choose the target flow unit.
- 4Use the analysis and charts to compare the same flow across all supported systems.
Flow Rate Conversion Formula
Each flow rate is normalized to liters per minute before conversion to the target unit.
Converted Value = Input x (From Unit in L/min) / (To Unit in L/min)Variables:
L/minLiters per minute, the base unit used by this converterExample
GPM to Liters per Minute
Inputs:
Value:10
From:Gallons per Minute
To:Liters per Minute
Steps:
- 1.1 GPM equals 3.78541 L/min.
- 2.10 GPM equals 37.8541 L/min.
Result:
10 GPM = 37.8541 L/min