What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate volumetric flow rates from hundred-cubic foot per hour, a unit commonly used for measuring low to moderate gas flows, into liter per minute, a metric unit widely used in medical and engineering fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in hundred-cubic foot/hour.
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Select the target unit as liter per minute [L/min].
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Click convert to see the equivalent flow rate in liter/min.
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Use the result for your specific measurement or control needs.
Key Features
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Converts hundred-cubic foot/hour to liter/minute with a precise conversion factor.
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Useful for gas flow measurements in both residential and commercial settings.
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Supports applications in respiratory therapy and pump flow rate specifications.
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Browser-based and easy to use with simple input and output.
Examples
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2 hundred-cubic foot/hour converts to approximately 94.39 liter/minute.
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0.5 hundred-cubic foot/hour converts to about 23.60 liter/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Measuring and reporting natural gas consumption in utilities.
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Setting flow rates for medical oxygen and ventilator equipment.
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Specifying small pump flow rates in laboratories and aquariums.
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Monitoring low-to-moderate ventilation and exhaust flows.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the flow rate is measured under standard temperature and pressure conditions for best accuracy.
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Choose the appropriate unit depending on your industry standards and measurement precision.
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Use this tool to facilitate conversions in engineering, medical, and utility applications.
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Understand the limitations when working with compressible gases or variable fluid densities.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy can be affected by changes in temperature and pressure.
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Does not account for gas compressibility or fluid density variations.
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May not suit applications requiring highly specific conditions or units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does hundred-cubic foot/hour measure?
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It measures volumetric flow rate representing 100 cubic feet of gas passing a point per hour, often for low-to-moderate gas flow rates.
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Where is liter per minute commonly used?
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Liter per minute is a standard metric unit measuring flow rates of liquids or gases, widely used in medical, engineering, and laboratory applications.
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Can this conversion handle changes in temperature or pressure?
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No, this conversion assumes standard conditions and does not account for the effects of temperature or pressure variations on flow rates.
Key Terminology
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing 100 cubic feet passing a point in one hour, used for gas flow measurements.
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Liter per minute [L/min]
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A metric unit measuring the volume of fluid or gas passing a point each minute, commonly used in medical and engineering fields.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid or gas flowing through a surface per unit time.