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Faucet Flow Rate Calculator

Measure a tap or shower flow rate by timing how long it takes to fill a container.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Flow rate

13.33 L/min

In US gallons per minute
3.522
Litres per second
0.2222
Daily usage
266.7 litres
Yearly usage
97.33 m³
Rating
High flow — consider an aerator
Yearly water cost
$175.20

About the Faucet Flow Rate Calculator

Measure a tap or shower flow rate by timing how long it takes to fill a container.

Also known as: tap flow rate, shower flow rate test, gpm test, bucket test flow.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter container volume, time to fill, usage per day, water cost per m³.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

L/min = container litres ÷ seconds × 60

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Container volume = 10 litres
  • Time to fill = 45 s
  • Usage per day = 20 min
  • Water cost per m³ = 1.8

the calculator returns:

  • Flow rate: 13.33 L/min
  • In US gallons per minute: 3.522
  • Litres per second: 0.2222
  • Daily usage: 266.7 litres