What Is This Tool?
This tool is designed to convert volumetric flow measured in cubic foot per second (ft^3/s), commonly used in hydrology and engineering, into mass flow measured in ounce (UK) per hour (oz (UK)/h), suitable for applications involving very low mass throughput such as precise dosing.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in cubic foot per second (ft^3/s) you want to convert
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Select cubic foot per second as the input unit and ounce (UK) per hour as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent mass flow in ounce (UK) per hour
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Use the results for applications like dosing, flow specification, or calibration
Key Features
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Converts cubic foot/second to ounce (UK)/hour based on standard unit definitions
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Supports flow measurement translation from large volumetric rates to small mass flow rates
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Ideal for engineering, hydrology, pharmaceuticals, and specialty manufacturing contexts
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Browser-based and easy to use with clear input and output fields
Examples
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0.5 ft^3/s converts to approximately 1,793,904.5 oz (UK)/h
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2 ft^3/s converts to approximately 7,175,618.0 oz (UK)/h
Common Use Cases
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Reporting river and stream discharge rates in hydrology
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Designing pump and pipe specifications for irrigation and wastewater systems
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Micro-dosing and precision pumping of laboratory reagents and chemicals
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Calibration of small metering or drip-feed devices in pharmaceutical manufacturing
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Formulation and micro-dosing of ingredients in perfumery and flavoring industries
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the fluid density is consistent and known for accurate mass flow conversion
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Use this conversion mainly when downscaling large volumetric flow rates to small mass throughput
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Verify calibration settings when working with precision dosing or micro-metering devices
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Double-check units selected before converting to avoid errors in flow rate interpretation
Limitations
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Conversion depends on consistent fluid density to translate volumetric to mass flow accurately
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Differences in fluid properties can cause variations in the conversion outcome
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Due to the scale difference, this conversion is practical mainly for applications requiring fine mass flow rates derived from large flow volumes
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Not suitable for flows where fluid density is unknown or changing significantly
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a cubic foot per second measure?
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It measures volumetric flow rate representing one cubic foot of fluid passing a point each second, commonly used in hydrology and engineering.
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When should I use ounce (UK) per hour as a unit?
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This unit is used to express very low mass flow rates, useful in laboratory dosing, pharmaceuticals, and micro-dosing applications.
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Can fluid density variations affect this conversion?
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Yes, changes in fluid density can impact the accuracy of converting volumetric flow to mass flow.
Key Terminology
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Cubic foot/second [ft^3/s]
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An imperial/US customary unit of volumetric flow rate indicating one cubic foot of fluid passing per second.
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Ounce (UK)/hour [oz (UK)/h]
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A unit of mass flow rate representing one UK avoirdupois ounce passing per hour, used for very low mass throughput.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing through a point per unit time.
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Mass flow rate
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The mass of fluid passing through a point per unit time.