What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change mass flow rate measurements from pound per hour, an imperial unit, to decigram per second, a metric unit used for precise low flow rates. It is helpful in various fields including engineering, industrial process control, and pharmaceuticals.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in pound/hour you want to convert
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Select pound/hour as the input unit and decigram/second as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in decigram/second
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Interpret the result for applications such as mass flow measurements or precise dosing
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rates from pound/hour [lb/h] to decigram/second [dg/s]
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Simple interface suitable for engineering and laboratory use
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Browser-based tool with fast and reliable results
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Supports conversions relevant to fuel consumption, HVAC, and microdosing
Examples
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5 lb/h is converted to approximately 6.2999 dg/s
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10 lb/h equals about 12.5998 dg/s
Common Use Cases
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Converting fuel consumption rates in gas turbines or boilers from imperial to metric units
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Measuring air, steam, or refrigerant flow in HVAC systems using different unit systems
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Dosing small quantities in pharmaceutical production or microfluidic experiments
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent unit definitions when performing conversions
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Use this tool for translating large-scale flow rates into more precise low-rate units
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Apply the conversion in contexts where both imperial and metric measurements are essential
Limitations
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Conversion precision may be affected by rounding differences
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Pound/hour is less common in scientific research compared to metric units
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Decigram/second is specialized for low-rate flows and may not suit large-scale applications
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does pound/hour represent in mass flow?
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Pound/hour is a unit that indicates how many pounds of mass pass a point or system every hour, used mainly in engineering with imperial units.
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When should I use decigram/second as a unit?
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Decigram/second is ideal for measuring small mass flow rates, such as in pharmaceuticals and microfluidic systems, where precise low-rate flows are needed.
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Is the conversion from lb/h to dg/s exact?
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The conversion uses a fixed rate but may have slight discrepancies due to rounding and differences in unit definitions.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour [lb/h]
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A mass flow rate unit measuring pounds of mass passing a point each hour, commonly used in engineering with imperial units.
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Decigram/second [dg/s]
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A metric mass flow rate unit equal to one decigram (0.1 gram) of mass passing per second, used for precise low-rate measurements.
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Mass Flow Rate
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The mass of substance which passes per unit of time.