What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rate measurements from milliliter per day (mL/d), a unit used for very low continuous flows, into liter per minute (L/min), which expresses moderate flows per minute. It supports medical, laboratory, and engineering uses.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in milliliter/day you want to convert
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Select milliliter/day [mL/d] as the input unit and liter/minute [L/min] as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the result instantly
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Use the provided formula and conversion rate for manual calculations if needed
Key Features
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Converts between milliliter/day and liter/minute flow units
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Supports clinical and laboratory applications requiring low to moderate flow rate conversions
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Provides accurate scaling of volumetric flow rates over different time units
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Offers practical examples for quick reference
Examples
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Convert 1000 milliliter/day [mL/d] to liter/minute [L/min]: 1000 × 6.9444444444444e-7 = 0.0006944444 L/min
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Convert 500 milliliter/day [mL/d] to liter/minute [L/min]: 500 × 6.9444444444444e-7 = 0.0003472222 L/min
Common Use Cases
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Clinical monitoring of daily fluid outputs such as urine or surgical drains
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Reporting total volumes for low-rate infusions and drug delivery systems
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Laboratory measurement of small leak or seepage flow rates in microfluidics
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Respiratory therapy and ventilator oxygen flow calibration
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Pump specification and control for aquariums or laboratory peristaltic pumps
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Measuring flow rates in process equipment involving low to moderate liquid volumes
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate input values for milliliter/day to avoid large errors in conversion
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Use precision instruments when dealing with very low flow rates
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Double-check conversion results for applications with critical flow requirements
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Understand the time scale difference between day and minute when interpreting results
Limitations
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Milliliter/day units are intended only for very low flow rates, limiting use for higher volumes
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Small measurement errors in mL/d may cause significant inaccuracy after converting to L/min
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Not suitable for instantaneous or high flow rate measurements due to time scale differences
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert from milliliter/day to liter/minute?
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Converting from milliliter/day to liter/minute allows users to interpret very low daily flow values into a standard per-minute rate suitable for real-time medical, laboratory, or engineering applications.
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Is this conversion suitable for high flow rates?
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No, milliliter/day is designed for very low flow measurements and is not appropriate for high flow rates due to the time scale and unit limitations.
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What type of applications use liter/minute flow units?
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Liter/minute units are commonly used for respiratory therapy settings, pump specifications, and measuring moderate liquid or gas flows in engineering and medical fields.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter/day [mL/d]
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A volumetric flow rate unit indicating the volume of fluid moved or produced in milliliters across one day, used for very low continuous flows.
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Liter/minute [L/min]
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A metric flow rate unit expressing the volume in liters passing a point each minute, suitable for moderate liquid and gas flows.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The quantity of fluid passing through a surface or system per unit time, often measured in units like mL/d or L/min.