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Water Pump & Irrigation Unit Conversion Calculator
Convert flow, pressure, head, pipe size, motor power, volume, irrigation rate and electrical units used in pump and irrigation systems.
Flow Rate Converter
Convert common water pump and irrigation flow units such as m³/h, L/min, L/s and GPM.
Pressure & Head Converter
Convert between bar, kPa, MPa, PSI, metres head and feet head. Based on clean water at approximately 20°C.
Pipe Velocity Calculator
Calculate water velocity in a pipe from flow rate and internal pipe diameter.
Pipe Diameter Converter
Convert pipe diameter between millimetres, inches and DN reference sizes.
Motor Power Converter
Convert pump motor power between kW, HP and watts.
Water Volume Converter
Convert water volume for tanks, reservoirs, borehole yield and irrigation storage.
Irrigation Application Rate Calculator
Calculate irrigation application rate from flow and irrigated area.
Pump Electrical Calculator
Estimate motor current from power, voltage, phase, power factor and efficiency.
Water Pump & Irrigation Unit Conversion Calculator
Selecting the correct water pump, irrigation system, pipe size, or motor requires accurate engineering calculations. Therefore, the Pumps Africa Water Pump & Irrigation Unit Conversion Calculator helps engineers, installers, farmers, irrigation designers, plumbers, and borehole specialists quickly convert the most important units used in pumping systems.
This free online conversion calculator simplifies hydraulic and electrical calculations used in:
- Borehole pump systems
- Irrigation systems
- Booster pump installations
- Agricultural water transfer
- Domestic water supply systems
- Commercial pumping applications
- HDPE and uPVC pipeline design
Because pump calculations often require multiple unit conversions, this calculator combines all essential water pump engineering conversions into one easy-to-use platform.
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Flow Rate Conversion Calculator
Accurate flow calculations are critical for selecting the correct borehole pump, irrigation pump, or booster system. Consequently, this calculator converts:
- m³/h to L/min
- L/s to m³/h
- GPM to m³/h
- ft³/min conversions
- Daily water volume flow rates
Whether you work with metric or imperial units, the flow conversion tool helps you compare pump performance curves and irrigation requirements instantly.
Common Flow Conversion Searches
- m3/h to l/min
- GPM to m3/h
- Flow rate converter
- Pump flow calculator
Pressure & Head Conversion Calculator
Pump engineers regularly convert pressure into metres head when sizing pumps and calculating Total Dynamic Head (TDH). As a result, this calculator converts:
- Bar to PSI
- PSI to bar
- kPa to metres head
- Feet head to metres head
- MPa conversions
This feature is especially useful for borehole pump sizing, pressure boosting systems, and irrigation design.
Common Pressure Conversion Calculator Searches
- Bar to PSI converter
- Metres head to bar
- Pump pressure calculator
- TDH calculator
Pipe Velocity Calculator
Proper pipe velocity reduces friction loss, water hammer, and energy consumption. Therefore, the pipe velocity calculator allows users to calculate water velocity using:
- Flow rate
- Pipe diameter
- Metric and imperial units
The calculator also helps users identify excessively high pipe velocities that may increase friction losses and reduce system efficiency.
Common Searches
- Pipe velocity calculator
- Water velocity in pipe
- Irrigation pipe sizing
- Pipe flow calculator
Pipe Diameter Conversion Calculator
Water pump systems use various pipe standards, especially when working with HDPE, uPVC, steel, and irrigation pipelines. Consequently, this tool converts:
- mm to inches
- Inches to mm
- DN pipe references
- Metric pipe sizing
This simplifies pipe selection and hydraulic design calculations.
Common Searches
- Pipe size converter
- mm to inch pipe size
- DN pipe conversion
Motor Power Conversion Calculator
Pump motors are commonly rated in kW or HP depending on manufacturer standards. Therefore, this calculator converts:
- kW to HP
- HP to kW
- Watts to kW
- Mechanical power calculations
This feature helps users compare motor sizes and select suitable electrical equipment.
Common Searches
- kW to HP converter
- Pump motor calculator
- Motor power conversion
Water Volume Conversion Calculator
Water storage calculations are essential for irrigation tanks, reservoirs, and borehole systems. Consequently, the volume calculator converts:
- Litres
- Cubic metres
- Kilolitres
- US gallons
- Imperial gallons
This helps users estimate storage capacity and daily water demand accurately.
Common Searches
- Water volume converter
- Litres to cubic metres
- Tank volume calculator
Irrigation Application Rate Calculator
Efficient irrigation depends on applying the correct amount of water. Therefore, this calculator estimates irrigation application rates using:
- Flow rate
- Irrigated area
- mm/hour calculations
- Daily irrigation requirements
This tool is ideal for sprinkler systems, pivots, drip irrigation, and agricultural irrigation design.
Common Searches
- Irrigation application rate calculator
- Sprinkler water calculator
- Irrigation flow calculator
Pump Electrical Calculator
Electrical sizing is critical for pump reliability and efficiency. As a result, the electrical calculator estimates:
- Running current
- Motor power
- Voltage requirements
- Single-phase and three-phase calculations
This helps users estimate motor current draw for cable sizing and generator selection.
Common Searches
- Pump motor amps calculator
- kW to amps
- Borehole motor electrical calculator
Why Use the Pumps Africa Conversion Calculator?
Unlike generic online conversion tools, this calculator is specifically designed for water pumps, boreholes, irrigation systems, and hydraulic engineering applications. In addition:
- It supports both metric and imperial units
- It works on desktop and mobile devices
- It provides live conversions instantly
- It simplifies complex engineering calculations
- It improves pump sizing accuracy
- It helps reduce costly installation errors
Because all calculations are integrated into one platform, users can complete hydraulic and electrical conversions much faster.
Industries That Use This Conversion Calculator
This water pump and irrigation conversion calculator is ideal for:
- Borehole drilling companies
- Pump installers
- Irrigation designers
- Agricultural engineers
- Water treatment contractors
- Plumbing contractors
- Civil engineers
- Farmers
- Municipal water departments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common pump flow unit?
The most common pump flow units are m³/h, L/min, L/s, and GPM.
Why is pressure converted into metres head?
Pump curves are usually displayed in metres head. Therefore, converting pressure into head helps users select the correct pump duty point.
What is a good water velocity in a pipe?
Typical water velocity ranges between 1 m/s and 2.5 m/s depending on the application and pipe material.
Why is unit conversion important in irrigation systems?
Accurate conversions improve hydraulic calculations, irrigation efficiency, pressure balance