Liter per Minute to US Gallon per Minute Converter
Converts liter per minute to us gallon per minute (L/min to gpm) and back. The conversion factor is shown below every result.
How to Convert Liter per Minute to US Gallon per Minute
What Is a Liter per Minute?
Liter per minute (L/min) is a metric unit of volumetric flow rate.
What Is an US Gallon per Minute?
US gallons per minute (gpm) is a US customary unit of volumetric flow rate equal to exactly 3.785411784 liters per minute.
Common Liter per Minute to US Gallon per Minute Reference Points
Real-world reference values for quick sanity checks.
| Item | Liter per Minute (L/min) | US Gallon per Minute (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| A typical kitchen faucet flow (approx.) | 8 L/min | 2.11 gpm |
| A garden hose flow (approx.) | 45 L/min | 11.89 gpm |
| Reference values are illustrative approximations for common items, not measured specifications. | ||
Liter per Minute to US Gallon per Minute Conversion Table
| Liter per Minute (L/min) | US Gallon per Minute (gpm) |
|---|---|
| 1 L/min | 0.264172 gpm |
| 5 L/min | 1.32086 gpm |
| 8 L/min | 2.113376 gpm |
| 10 L/min | 2.641721 gpm |
| 20 L/min | 5.283441 gpm |
| 50 L/min | 13.208603 gpm |
| Source: NIST SP 811 (1 US gallon = 3.785411784 L exactly) | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert liters per minute to US gallons per minute?
Multiply the L/min value by 0.2641720524. For example, 15 L/min × 0.2641720524 = 3.963 gpm.
Is this the US gallon or the UK imperial gallon?
This page uses the US gallon (3.785411784 L). The UK imperial gallon is larger, so a UK-sourced gpm figure would need a different conversion factor.
Where does this conversion come up?
Pump specifications, faucet and showerhead flow-rate ratings, and irrigation equipment often list flow in one system, and comparing US and metric equipment specs requires converting between them.
Related Flow Rate Converters
A good measuring tool marked in both L/min and gpm removes the guesswork at the point of use.