What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate volumetric flow measurements from milliliters per second to gallons (UK) per minute, bridging metric and imperial units commonly used in laboratory, medical, and engineering applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in milliliters per second (mL/s)
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Select the output unit as gallon (UK) per minute
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate
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Review the converted value for use in your specific application
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rate between milliliter per second and UK gallon per minute units
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Suitable for laboratory, medical, plumbing, and engineering applications
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Provides clear examples demonstrating typical conversions
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Browser-based and simple to use without installation
Examples
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10 mL/s equals 0.131981549 gallon (UK) per minute
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50 mL/s equals 0.659907745 gallon (UK) per minute
Common Use Cases
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Setting flow rates on syringe pumps and microfluidic devices in labs
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Measuring airflow in respiratory testing and pulmonary studies
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Specifying pump and hose capacities for water supply or irrigation using imperial gallons
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Sizing plumbing fixtures in domestic or commercial systems where UK gallons are standard
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Reporting flow rates in industrial or legacy equipment documentation that uses gallons (UK) per minute
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit systems to avoid mixing UK imperial and US gallon measurements
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Use this conversion for small-scale flow rates common to laboratory or medical contexts when translating to engineering units
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Be mindful of scale differences when dealing with very large flow values in milliliters per second
Limitations
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Conversion may be less practical for very high flow rates measured in milliliters per second due to scaling differences
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Users must distinguish clearly between UK (imperial) gallons and US gallons to maintain accuracy
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does milliliter per second measure?
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Milliliter per second (mL/s) measures the volumetric flow rate of fluid passing a point each second in metric units, often used for small-scale flows.
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Where is gallon (UK) per minute commonly used?
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The gallon (UK) per minute unit is used primarily in engineering, plumbing, and water supply contexts within regions applying imperial units.
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Can I use this tool for large industrial flow rates?
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While the tool converts small-scale flows accurately, very large flow rates in milliliters per second may be impractical due to scale differences.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter per second (mL/s)
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A metric unit of volumetric flow rate representing one milliliter of fluid passing a point per second.
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Gallon (UK) per minute
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A volumetric flow rate unit equivalent to the number of UK gallons delivered each minute, used in imperial unit systems.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing through a point per unit time.