What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform flow rate values from cubic centimeter per hour, a unit for very low volumetric flows, into liter per second, a common SI unit used in engineering and laboratory settings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in cubic centimeter per hour in the input field.
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Choose the output unit as liter/second [L/s].
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate in liter per second.
Key Features
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Converts low flow rates between cubic centimeter/hour and liter/second with a precise conversion factor.
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Supports usage in medical dosing, microfluidics, laboratory pumps, and engineering measurements.
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Browser-based and easy-to-use with clear input and output fields.
Examples
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Convert 10 cubic centimeter/hour to 2.7777777777778e-6 liter/second.
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Convert 100 cubic centimeter/hour to 2.7777777777778e-5 liter/second.
Common Use Cases
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Setting infusion rates in medical pumps for neonatal or drug microdosing applications.
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Specifying flow rates in microfluidic experiments and precision pumping equipment.
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Measuring small leakage or dispensing rates in engineering testing.
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Calculating flow in laboratory and industrial process equipment.
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Determining air supply rates in HVAC and indoor air-quality assessments.
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check input values to ensure accuracy given the small magnitudes involved.
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Be mindful of the time unit differences between hour and second when interpreting results.
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Use precise instruments for measurement to minimize rounding or sensitivity errors.
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Apply conversions carefully in medical or engineering contexts where precision is critical.
Limitations
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The conversion involves very small quantities, making results sensitive to rounding and instrument precision.
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Time unit differences (hour vs. second) require careful handling to avoid mistakes.
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Extremely low flow rates may be affected by measurement noise or equipment calibration limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does cubic centimeter/hour measure?
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It measures very low volumetric flow rates representing one cubic centimeter of fluid passing per hour.
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Why convert cubic centimeter/hour to liter/second?
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Converting to liter/second standardizes low flow values into an SI unit commonly used in labs and industrial settings for easier interpretation.
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Are there any challenges in this conversion?
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Yes. Because of the small conversion factor and differing time units, precision and careful calculation are essential.
Key Terminology
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Cubic centimeter/hour
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A volumetric flow unit representing one milliliter of fluid passing per hour, used for very low flow rates.
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Liter/second [L/s]
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A volumetric flow rate unit describing one liter of fluid passing per second, common in engineering and laboratory contexts.