Question 1

What is a miner's inch?

Accepted Answer

A historic water flow unit varying by US state. California: 0.025 ft³/s. Colorado: 0.026 ft³/s. Arizona: 0.028 ft³/s.

Question 2

Where is miner's inch still used?

Accepted Answer

Western US water rights law, historical mining claims, and some irrigation district water allocations.

Question 3

How does pipe diameter affect flow rate?

Accepted Answer

Flow rate is proportional to the square of diameter. Doubling pipe diameter quadruples potential flow rate at the same pressure.

Question 4

What's the difference between volume and mass flow rate?

Accepted Answer

Volume flow (gallons/min) ignores fluid density. Mass flow (kg/s) accounts for density, important when density changes with temperature or pressure.

miner's inch to L/s Converter

Frequently Asked Questions