IrrigationQuestion 24 of 100
To convert a flow of 12 GPM to gallons per hour for scheduling, what is the result?
a.12 gallons per hour
b.120 gallons per hour
c.200 gallons per hour
d.720 gallons per hour
Explanation
There are 60 minutes in an hour, so 12 gallons per minute times 60 equals 720 gallons per hour. Converting GPM to GPH is useful when comparing zone flow to an hourly water budget. This simple multiplication helps estimate total water use.
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