Gallons Per Minute (GPM
Gallons Per Minute (GPM) measures volumetric liquid flow rate.
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💡 Practical Example
5-gallon bucket fills in 30 seconds through a 3/4" (0.75") pipe: Flow Rate GPM = / 30 = 10.00 GPM. Flow Rate L/min = 37.85 L/min (600 GPH | 7.26 FPS pipe velocity).
📖 About Gallons Per Minute (GPM
Gallons Per Minute (GPM) measures volumetric liquid flow rate. The bucket test (timing how long it takes to fill a 5-gallon pail) is the standard field method for testing well pumps and irrigation spigots.
To use the Gallons Per Minute (GPM) Flow Rate Calculator, enter your Container / Bucket Volume, Time Duration to Fill Container, Pipe Inner Diameter (for velocity). The calculator instantly computes Flow Rate in Gallons Per Minute (GPM), Flow Rate in Liters Per Minute and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Container / Bucket Volume (e.g. 5.0 in gallons), Time Duration to Fill Container (e.g. 30 in seconds), and Pipe Inner Diameter (for velocity) (e.g. 0.75 in inches (3/4")). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Flow Rate GPM = (Container Volume gallons × 60) ÷ Fill Time seconds
Flow Rate L/min = Flow Rate GPM × 3.78541
Pipe Velocity FPS = (GPM ÷ 448.831 cfs) ÷ Pipe Area sq ft
Worked Example
5-gallon bucket fills in 30 seconds through a 3/4" (0.75") pipe:
Flow Rate GPM = / 30 = 10.00 GPM.
Flow Rate L/min = 37.85 L/min (600 GPH | 7.26 FPS pipe velocity).
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