gallons per minute
Pump output measure
Gallons per minute is a unit measuring flow rate—the volume of liquid passing through a system in one minute.
Abbreviated GPM or gpm.
Common in plumbing, firefighting, and industrial contexts: The pump delivers 500 gallons per minute.
Showerheads and faucets are rated by GPM to indicate water consumption.
- flow rateVolume through per time
- flow meterFluid volume sensor
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- hydraulicRelating to pressurized liquids
- fire hoseFlexible water conduit for emergencies
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measurement type
gallons per minutepressure
Force upon contact
PSI · pounds per square inch · head pressure · water pressure · gallons