What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from gallon (UK) per second to ounce per minute (oz/min). It helps users translate large imperial volumetric flow rates into smaller dosing units commonly used in manufacturing, food service, and laboratories.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in gallon (UK)/second.
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Select ounce per minute [oz/min] as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent flow rate.
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Review the result for dosing, dispensing, or process control.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow from gallon (UK)/second to ounce/minute (oz/min).
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Supports flow measurements in both mass and fluid ounce contexts.
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Provides accurate conversion using a fixed conversion rate.
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Ideal for industrial, firefighting, and laboratory applications.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
Examples
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2 gallon (UK)/second equals 18446.59 ounce/minute.
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0.5 gallon (UK)/second equals 4611.65 ounce/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying pump or meter capacities for systems using imperial UK units.
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Reporting flow in water supply, firefighting, and hydrant testing setups.
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Measuring small liquid additive dosing in manufacturing.
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Controlling lubricant or coolant supply rates in industrial equipment.
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Dispensing syrups, sauces, or beverages in food service and labs.
Tips & Best Practices
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Clarify whether ounce units refer to fluid or mass ounces depending on context.
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Use this conversion when scaling down bulk flow rates to fine dosing.
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Verify unit systems to avoid confusion between imperial and US customary units.
Limitations
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Assumes volumetric flow context; mass vs. fluid ounce distinctions not specified.
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Regional differences between unit systems may affect conversion accuracy.
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Does not account for variations in fluid properties or conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is gallon (UK)/second measurement?
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It represents a volumetric flow rate of one imperial gallon passing a point each second, where one imperial gallon equals 4.54609 litres.
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Does ounce/minute refer to mass or volume?
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Ounce per minute can refer to either mass flow (avoirdupois ounces) or volumetric flow (fluid ounces) depending on the application.
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Why is this conversion useful?
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It helps convert large-scale flows in imperial units to smaller dosing or dispensing rates used in manufacturing, food service, and laboratories.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow rate where one imperial gallon (4.54609 litres) passes a point every second.
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Ounce/minute [oz/min]
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A flow rate indicating how many ounces (mass or fluid) pass a point each minute.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing a point per unit time.