Gallons per Minute to Liters per Minute Converter
Convert US gallons per minute to liters per minute instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 US gallon per minute = 3.7854118 liters per minute.
1 US gallon per minute = 3.7854118 liters per minute
How to convert US gallons per minute to liters per minute
liters per minute = US gallons per minute × 3.785411784
To convert US gallons per minute to liters per minute, multiply the value by 3.785411784. To go back from liters per minute to US gallons per minute, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.2641720524).
Worked examples
- 1.5 gpm: 1.5 × 3.785411784 = 5.6781177 L/min
- 2.5 gpm: 2.5 × 3.785411784 = 9.4635295 L/min
- 5 gpm: 5 × 3.785411784 = 18.927059 L/min
Multiply gpm by 3.8. A 5 gpm pump delivers about 19 liters per minute.
Gallons per Minute to Liters per Minute conversion table
Gallons per Minute to Liters per Minute
| gpm | L/min |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.8927059 |
| 1 | 3.7854118 |
| 1.5 | 5.6781177 |
| 2.5 | 9.4635295 |
| 5 | 18.927059 |
| 10 | 37.854118 |
| 15 | 56.781177 |
| 20 | 75.708236 |
| 50 | 189.27059 |
| 100 | 378.54118 |
Liters per Minute to Gallons per Minute
| L/min | gpm |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.13208603 |
| 1 | 0.26417205 |
| 1.5 | 0.39625808 |
| 2.5 | 0.66043013 |
| 5 | 1.3208603 |
| 10 | 2.6417205 |
| 15 | 3.9625808 |
| 20 | 5.283441 |
| 50 | 13.208603 |
| 100 | 26.417205 |
Flow Rate equivalents
See how one US gallon per minute and one liter per minute compare with every other flow rate unit on the site.
1 US gallon per minute equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| cubic meters per second (m³/s) | 0.0000630902 |
| cubic meters per hour (m³/h) | 0.2271247 |
| liters per minute (L/min) | 3.785412 |
| liters per second (L/s) | 0.0630902 |
| cubic feet per minute (cfm) | 0.1336806 |
| cubic feet per second (cfs) | 0.002228009 |
1 liter per minute equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| cubic meters per second (m³/s) | 0.0000166667 |
| cubic meters per hour (m³/h) | 0.06 |
| liters per second (L/s) | 0.01666667 |
| US gallons per minute (gpm) | 0.2641721 |
| cubic feet per minute (cfm) | 0.03531467 |
| cubic feet per second (cfs) | 0.0005885778 |
When you need to convert US gallons per minute to liters per minute
Pumps, showerheads, irrigation and fire hose specifications in the US are given in gallons per minute, while equipment in most other countries is rated in liters per minute. Converting is essential for comparing pump capacities or checking that a fixture meets local water regulations.
About the units
US gallon per minute (gpm)
US gallons per minute is the standard unit for pumps, showers and irrigation in the United States.
Liter per minute (L/min)
Liters per minute is used for taps, showers, small pumps and medical gas flow.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert US gallons per minute to liters per minute?
Multiply the number of US gallons per minute by 3.785411784. For example, 10 US gallons per minute × 3.785411784 = 37.85411784 liters per minute.
How many liters per minute are in one US gallon per minute?
There are 3.785411784 liters per minute in one US gallon per minute.
How many US gallons per minute are in one liter per minute?
There are 0.2641720524 US gallons per minute in one liter per minute.
What is a 2.5 gpm shower in liters per minute?
2.5 gpm is 9.46 L/min. Many European regulations aim for about 6 to 9 L/min, so US showerheads can be on the high side.
Can I convert other flow rate units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any flow rate unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.