What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert flow rates measured in liter per second (L/s) to ounce per hour (oz/h). It helps translate metric volumetric flow to imperial units for use in various practical fields like laboratory dosing, beverage dispensing, and industrial flow control.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in liters per second
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Select 'liter/second [L/s]' as the input unit
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Choose 'ounce/hour [oz/h]' as the output unit
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Click convert to see the flow rate in ounces per hour
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow from liter per second to ounce per hour
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Supports use in engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing contexts
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Provides quick, browser-based conversion with no installations needed
Examples
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Convert 0.5 L/s to oz/h to get 60865.24 oz/h
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Convert 2 L/s to oz/h resulting in 243460.96 oz/h
Common Use Cases
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Measuring water flow rates in plumbing fixtures and small taps
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Specifying flow rates for pumps and dosing equipment in labs
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Dispensing beverages or syrups at controlled rates in bars
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Chemical dosing and water treatment flow control
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Evaluating ventilation air supply in HVAC systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm if the ounce refers to mass (avoirdupois) or volume (fluid) based on your context
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Use this conversion for accurate calibration of dosing and dispensing equipment
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For high flow rates, consider scaling units to maintain manageable values
Limitations
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Ounce/hour may indicate mass or volume ounces; clarify to prevent errors
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Conversion depends on fluid density when switching between mass and volumetric measures
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Very high flow rates might necessitate unit scaling for practical measurement
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter per second measure?
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Liter per second measures volumetric flow rate, indicating how many liters of fluid pass through a point each second.
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Can the ounce/hour unit mean different things?
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Yes, ounce/hour can refer to mass ounces or fluid ounces, so it's important to know which is being used in your application.
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Why is this conversion useful?
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It enables precise communication of flow rates between metric and imperial systems, crucial in industrial, laboratory, and manufacturing settings.
Key Terminology
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Liter/second [L/s]
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A unit measuring volumetric flow rate equal to one litre passing through a cross-section every second.
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Ounce/hour [oz/h]
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Flow rate unit representing the amount of substance delivered per hour, expressed in ounces by mass or volume.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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An expression of fluid volume that passes through a point per unit time.