Flow Rate Converter
Fill Time Calculator
Enter a volume to calculate how long it takes to fill at the current flow rate.
Common Flow Rate References
| Source | Typical Flow Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen faucet | 0.1 – 0.2 L/s | 6 – 12 L/min |
| Shower head | 0.1 – 0.16 L/s | ~8 – 10 L/min; low-flow models less |
| Garden hose | 0.3 – 0.6 L/s | Depends on pressure & diameter |
| Fire hydrant | 30 – 95 L/s | 500 – 1500 US GPM |
| Human blood flow | ~0.083 L/s | Cardiac output ~5 L/min |
| Small stream | 10 – 500 L/s | Highly seasonal |
| Major river (e.g. Mississippi) | ~16 800 m³/s | Annual average |
| Industrial pump | 5 – 500 L/s | Varies widely by model |
| Residential water main | 0.3 – 0.5 L/s | 19 – 30 L/min (3/4" pipe) |