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Convert Gallons per minute to Gallons per hour

Instantly convert Gallons per minute (GPM) to Gallons per hour (GPH) with our free online calculator.

Formula: GPM to GPHmultiply by 59.9996

Reference Table

Gallons per minute (GPM)Gallons per hour (GPH)
159.9996
5299.998
10599.996
251499.99
502999.98
1005999.96

How to Convert Gallons per minute to Gallons per hour

Formula

To convert Gallons per minute (GPM) to Gallons per hour (GPH): multiply by 59.9996

Step-by-Step

  1. Start with your value in Gallons per minute (GPM).
  2. Multiply by 59.9996 to perform the conversion.
  3. The result is your value expressed in Gallons per hour (GPH).

Conversion Factor

1 GPM = 59.9996 GPH

Reverse Factor

1 GPH = 0.0166668 GPM

Worked Example

Convert 25 Gallons per minute to Gallons per hour: 25 GPM = 1499.99 GPH

About Gallon per minute (GPM)

A US customary flow-rate unit (US gallons per minute) used in plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and swimming-pool circulation. GPM is the primary US sizing unit for residential water softeners, well pumps, sprinkler systems, and NFPA-standard fire-protection systems. A typical US showerhead is 2–2.5 GPM; a 4-inch fire hydrant can deliver 500–1,500 GPM. 1 GPM ≈ 3.785 L/min.

About Gallon per hour (GPH)

A US flow-rate unit for slow/metered flows. Used on aquarium pumps, water-feature recirculators, irrigation drip emitters, oil burners, fuel-dispensing meters, and some industrial dosing equipment. Boat fuel-flow meters also report fuel consumption in GPH, a useful figure for cruising range calculations.

Quick Facts

  • 1 Gallon per minute equals 59.9996 Gallons per hour
  • 1 Gallon per hour equals 0.0166668 Gallons per minute
  • Gallon per minute is a unit of volumetric flow rate
  • Gallon per hour is a unit of volumetric flow rate
  • This conversion is commonly used in plumbing, HVAC systems, and chemical process engineering
  • The Gallon per minute belongs to the imperial system

Common Gallon per minute to Gallon per hour Conversions

Gallons per minute (GPM)Gallons per hour (GPH)
0.010.599996
0.15.99996
0.2514.9999
0.529.9998
159.9996
2119.999
3179.999
5299.998
10599.996
15899.994
201199.99
251499.99
502999.98
754499.97
1005999.96
25014999.9
50029999.8
100059999.6
5000299998
10000599996

Understanding Gallons per minute

The Gallon per minute (symbol: GPM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate. A US customary flow-rate unit (US gallons per minute) used in plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and swimming-pool circulation. GPM is the primary US sizing unit for residential water softeners, well pumps, sprinkler systems, and NFPA-standard fire-protection systems. A typical US showerhead is 2–2.5 GPM; a 4-inch fire hydrant can deliver 500–1,500 GPM. 1 GPM ≈ 3.785 L/min.

It belongs to the imperial measurement system.

Gallons per minute are commonly used in plumbing, HVAC systems, and chemical process engineering.

Understanding Gallons per hour

The Gallon per hour (symbol: GPH) is a unit of volumetric flow rate. A US flow-rate unit for slow/metered flows. Used on aquarium pumps, water-feature recirculators, irrigation drip emitters, oil burners, fuel-dispensing meters, and some industrial dosing equipment. Boat fuel-flow meters also report fuel consumption in GPH, a useful figure for cruising range calculations.

It belongs to the imperial measurement system.

Gallons per hour are commonly used in plumbing, HVAC systems, and chemical process engineering.

Why Convert Gallons per minute to Gallons per hour?

Converting between Gallons per minute and Gallons per hour is a frequent requirement for engineers, scientists, and students working with volumetric flow rate values. Different industries and regions favour different unit systems, so having a dependable conversion tool saves time and prevents errors in technical calculations. Whether you are verifying a specification sheet, cross-checking simulation results, or preparing a report for an international audience, accurate volumetric flow rate conversion is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Gallons per minute to Gallons per hour?

A US customary flow-rate unit (US gallons per minute) used in plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and swimming-pool circulation. To convert Gallons per minute to Gallons per hour, multiply by 59.9996. For example, 25 GPM equals 1499.99 GPH.

How many Gallons per hour are in 1 Gallon per minute?

There are 59.9996 Gallons per hour in 1 Gallon per minute.

How many Gallons per minute are in 1 Gallon per hour?

There are 0.0166668 Gallons per minute in 1 Gallon per hour.

What is the formula for Gallon per minute to Gallon per hour conversion?

The formula is: multiply by 59.9996. This means 1 GPM = 59.9996 GPH.

Is a Gallon per minute bigger than a Gallon per hour?

No. One Gallon per minute is smaller than one Gallon per hour because 1 GPM equals 59.9996 GPH, which is greater than 1.

When do you need to convert between Gallons per minute and Gallons per hour?

A US flow-rate unit for slow/metered flows. Gallon per minute and Gallon per hour are both volumetric flow units, so conversion comes up whenever one source of information uses one unit and another uses the other — a classic cross-reference challenge in engineering, trade, travel, and everyday life.

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