What Is This Tool?
This online unit converter helps you convert flow measurements from milliliter per minute (mL/min), which represent very small flow rates, to gallon (US) per minute, a unit commonly used for larger volumetric flow applications. It simplifies the conversion process for users working across different disciplines.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in milliliter per minute (mL/min).
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Choose gallon (US)/minute as the target unit.
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Click convert to get the flow rate in gallons per minute.
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Use the conversion factor 1 mL/min = 0.0002641721 gallon (US)/minute for manual calculations.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates from mL/min to gallon (US)/minute.
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Includes definitions and common use cases for both units.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions.
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Supports applications in medical, laboratory, plumbing, HVAC, and automotive fields.
Examples
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100 mL/min × 0.0002641721 = 0.02641721 gallon (US)/minute.
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500 mL/min × 0.0002641721 = 0.13208605 gallon (US)/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Setting and reporting infusion rates for intravenous drug delivery.
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Controlling microfluidic and perfusion flow in laboratory experiments.
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Specifying pump flow rates in residential and commercial plumbing.
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Measuring water flow in HVAC systems and cooling towers.
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Monitoring fuel or liquid transfer rates in automotive applications.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the units are consistent when comparing flow rates across different fields.
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Use this converter to relate small, precise flows to larger practical volumes.
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Be mindful of the regional context, especially when dealing with gallon units.
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Verify the flow range matches the intended unit scale before converting.
Limitations
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Milliliter/minute suits very low, precise flow rates; gallon per minute is for larger volumes.
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Care is needed to prevent misinterpreting flow magnitudes across scales.
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Gallon (US) is specific to the United States and some regions; different gallon standards may apply elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does milliliter per minute measure?
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It measures small volumetric flow rates equal to one milliliter of fluid passing a point each minute, often used in medical and laboratory settings.
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Where is gallon (US) per minute commonly used?
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It is mainly used in plumbing, HVAC, irrigation systems, and automotive fluid flow measurements in the United States and related regions.
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How do I convert mL/min to gallon (US)/minute?
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Multiply the flow rate in milliliters per minute by the factor 0.0002641721 to get the equivalent in gallon (US)/minute.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter per minute (mL/min)
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A volumetric flow rate equal to one milliliter of fluid passing a fixed point in one minute, used for measuring very small flow rates.
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Gallon (US) per minute
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A volumetric flow rate representing the number of US liquid gallons passing a point each minute, frequently used in plumbing and automotive applications.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing a point per unit time, such as milliliters per minute or gallons per minute.