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Volumetric Flux

m/stogpm/ft²

Convert metres per second (volumetric flux) (m/s) to US gallons per minute per square foot (gpm/ft²).

Factor1 m/s = 1472.581 gpm/ft²

Converter

m/s

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
1472.58gpm/ft²

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
gpm/ft² = m/s × 1472.581

Multiply any value in metres per second (volumetric flux) by 1472.581 to obtain the value in US gallons per minute per square foot.

Worked example

Convert 1 m/s to gpm/ft².

  1. 01Start with 1 m/s.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1472.581 = 1472.58 gpm/ft².
Result1 m/s = 1472.58 gpm/ft²

Conversion table

m/sgpm/ft²
11472.6
22945.2
57362.9
1014726
2029452
5073629
1001.4726e+5
2002.9452e+5
5007.3629e+5
10001.4726e+6

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from m/s to gpm/ft²?
1 m/s equals 1472.581 gpm/ft². To convert, multiply the value in metres per second (volumetric flux) by 1472.581.
How do I convert 1 m/s to gpm/ft²?
1 m/s = 1472.58 gpm/ft². For any value, multiply by 1472.581.
How do I convert gpm/ft² back to m/s?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.00067908. So 1 gpm/ft² = 0.00067908 m/s.
When would I need to convert metre per second (volumetric flux) to US gallon per minute per square foot?
Volumetric-flux conversions between m/s and gpm/ft² are routine in membrane filtration (RO, UF, MF, NF permeate flux), hydraulic loading specification, water-treatment design, hydrometallurgy and packed-bed column loading, and environmental engineering. LMH (L/m²/h) and gfd (gal/ft²/day) dominate membrane datasheets; m³/m²/h and m³/m²/day cover SI engineering ladders; m/day and cm/s appear as superficial velocity in hydromet and packed-bed work. Volumetric flux is the same physical quantity as superficial velocity (m³/m²/s ≡ m/s) but is kept distinct from the velocity and flow categories because the engineering intent is volumetric throughput per unit area, not bulk motion or total throughput.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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