Side-by-Side Comparison
Lawn & Garden
Garden Hoses vs. Nursery Pots
Comparing 2 standards across 15 specifications. 15 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Garden Hoses
Nursery Pots
Residential garden hoses standardize at 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) inside diameter delivering 10–15 GPM, fitted with 3/4"-11.5 NH Garden Hose Threads (GHT). Lightweight hoses measure 1/2-inch (6–8 GPM), while commercial high-flow hoses measure 3/4-inch (18–22+ GPM).
Plant nursery containers are standardized by ANSI Z60.1 into 'Trade Gallons', where a nominal #1 Trade Gallon holds approximately 0.70–0.80 liquid gallons (2.6–3.0 L) and measures 6.0–6.5 inches in diameter, rather than a full US liquid gallon.
Specification Comparison Table
15 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Standards
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ASME B1.20.7 (GHT Threads) / RMA Hose Specifications | ANSI Z60.1 (Nursery Stock Specifications) |
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1/2-Inch Hose (12.7 mm ID)
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Flow: 6–8 GPM (23–30 L/min) | Lightweight for balconies and small yards | — |
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5/8-Inch Hose (15.9 mm ID)
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Flow: 10–15 GPM (38–57 L/min) | Universal residential benchmark | — |
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3/4-Inch Hose (19.1 mm ID)
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Flow: 18–22+ GPM (68–83 L/min) | Commercial pressure washers & long runs | — |
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Fitting Thread Standard
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3/4"-11.5 NH (Garden Hose Thread–GHT) with rubber compression washer | — |
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Light-Duty Burst Pressure
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200 to 250 PSI (14–17 bar) | — |
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Medium-Duty Burst Pressure
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300 to 400 PSI (21–28 bar) | — |
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Commercial Heavy-Duty Burst
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500+ PSI (34+ bar) with crush-proof machined brass couplings | — |
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#1 Trade Gallon (1 Gal)
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— | Top: 6.0–6.5" (15–17 cm) | Depth: 6.5–7.0" (17–18 cm) | True Vol: 0.70–0.80 liquid gal (2.6–3.0 L) |
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#2 Trade Gallon (2 Gal)
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— | Top: 8.5–8.75" (22 cm) | Depth: 8.5" (22 cm) | True Vol: 1.5–1.6 liquid gal (5.7–6.0 L) |
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#3 Trade Gallon (3 Gal)
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— | Top: 10.5–11.0" (27 cm) | Depth: 9.5–10.0" (24–25 cm) | True Vol: 2.6–2.9 liquid gal (9.8–11.0 L) |
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#5 Trade Gallon (5 Gal)
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— | Top: 10.75–12.0" (27–30 cm) | Depth: 10.5–11.5" (27–29 cm) | True Vol: 3.6–3.9 liquid gal (13.6–14.8 L) |
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#7 Trade Gallon (7 Gal)
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— | Top: 14.0" (35.6 cm) | Depth: 11.5" (29.2 cm) | True Vol: 6.0–6.5 liquid gal (22.7–24.6 L) |
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#15 Trade Gallon (15 Gal)
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— | Top: 17.5–18.0" (44–46 cm) | Depth: 15.0" (38 cm) | True Vol: 13.0–13.5 liquid gal (49.2–51.1 L) |
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Standard 1020 Flat
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— | 11.0 × 21.25 × 2.4 inches (28 × 54 × 6 cm) | Standard 72-cell plug seedling flat |