What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps translate flow measurements from milliliters per second (mL/s), a metric unit used for small-scale fluid flow, to gallons per hour (UK), which are imperial volumetric flow units commonly used in British industrial and environmental applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in milliliters per second in the input field.
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Select milliliter/second as the source unit and gallon (UK)/hour as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent flow rate in gallon (UK)/hour.
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Review the converted result displayed immediately.
Key Features
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Converts flow rates from milliliter/second to gallon (UK)/hour.
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Based on a precise conversion rate specific to these units.
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Supports conversions commonly applied in medical, laboratory, industrial, and agricultural contexts.
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Browser-based interface for quick and easy usage.
Examples
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5 mL/s converts to approximately 3.959 gal (UK)/h.
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10 mL/s converts to approximately 7.919 gal (UK)/h.
Common Use Cases
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Setting and reporting flow rates for syringe pumps and microfluidic devices.
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Measuring small gas flows in respiratory or pulmonary studies.
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Chemical dosing and pump rate specification in UK water treatment facilities.
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Fuel and lubricant consumption reporting in British imperial unit systems.
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Calculating drip irrigation and leak rates where imperial flow units are preferred.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure units selected for conversion match your data context to avoid errors.
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Use conversions for steady flow conditions, as fluid density changes are not accounted for.
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Double-check conversion results when applying to critical medical or industrial measurements.
Limitations
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Does not consider temperature or pressure changes that affect fluid density or volume.
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Accuracy depends on correct selection of units; mixing metric and imperial may cause confusion.
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Assumes steady flow conditions without accounting for possible fluctuations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a milliliter per second?
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A milliliter per second is a metric volumetric flow unit representing one milliliter of fluid passing a point every second.
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What does gallon (UK)/hour measure?
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It measures volumetric flow as one UK imperial gallon of fluid passing per hour.
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Can this tool be used for gas flow measurements?
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Yes, milliliter per second units are also used for measuring small gas flow rates in medical and laboratory settings.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter/second (mL/s)
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A metric unit of volumetric flow measuring the passage of one milliliter of fluid per second.
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Gallon (UK)/hour (gal (UK)/h)
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An imperial flow unit measuring the volume of one UK gallon of fluid passing in one hour.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The quantity of fluid volume passing a given surface per unit time.