GPM Flow Rate Calculator

Calculate flow rate using multiple methods

Bucket/Container Test Method

Measure how long it takes to fill a known container.

Flow Rate --
Gallons per Hour --
Liters per Minute --

Pipe Velocity Method

Calculate GPM from pipe diameter and flow velocity.

Flow Rate --
Pipe Area --
Velocity Guidelines:
• Water supply: 4-8 ft/sec recommended
• Drain lines: 2-4 ft/sec minimum self-cleaning

Orifice Flow Method

Calculate flow through an orifice or nozzle.

Flow Rate --
Orifice Area --

Flow Rate Conversions

1 GPM =

60 GPH

3.785 LPM

0.134 CFM

Flow Formula

Q = A × V

GPM = 2.449 × d² × V

(d in inches, V in ft/s)

Orifice Formula

Q = Cd × A × √(2gh)

GPM = 29.84 × Cd × d² × √P

(P in PSI)