Flow Converter (Volume)

About This Tool

This Flow Rate Converter is a crucial tool for hydraulic engineering, fluid dynamics, and process industries. It converts units of volumetric flow rate, which measures the volume of fluid that passes through a given surface per unit of time. The base unit is the cubic meter per second (m³/s).

From measuring the flow of rivers and pipes (in m³/s or ft³/s) to specifying the performance of pumps (in gallons per minute or GPM), this tool covers the essential units used in industrial and environmental applications. It accurately handles conversions between metric and imperial/U.S. customary systems.

Tips & Features

• Understanding Flow Rate: The unit 'cubic meter per second' represents a volume equivalent to a one-meter cube passing a point every second. It's a measure of bulk fluid movement.
• GPM (Gallons Per Minute): This is a very common unit in the United States for specifying the capacity of pumps, nozzles, and plumbing systems. Be sure to distinguish between U.S. GPM and the less common Imperial GPM.
• Mass vs. Volumetric Flow: This tool converts volumetric flow. For applications where fluid density changes significantly (like with compressible gases), mass flow rate (e.g., kg/s) is often a more stable measurement.