What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from milliliter per second, a precise metric unit used in scientific and medical fields, into gallon (US) per minute, a volumetric flow rate commonly used in plumbing, HVAC, and automotive industries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in milliliter per second (mL/s)
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Select milliliter/second as the input unit
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Select gallon (US) per minute as the output unit
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent flow rate in gpm
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates from mL/s to gallon (US) per minute (gpm)
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Supports flow measurement units commonly used in laboratory and engineering contexts
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Includes metric and imperial unit conversions for practical engineering applications
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Offers clear unit definitions to understand measurement contexts
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Browser-based with easy input and output for quick results
Examples
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Convert 10 mL/s to gallon (US)/minute results in 0.158503231 gpm
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Convert 50 mL/s to gallon (US)/minute results in 0.7925161555 gpm
Common Use Cases
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Setting precise flow rates on syringe pumps and microfluidic devices
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Measuring small-volume airflow in respiratory and pulmonary testing
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Specifying pump and irrigation system capacities in plumbing
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Rating water flow in HVAC and cooling tower systems
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Measuring fuel transfer rates in automotive and small-engine applications
Tips & Best Practices
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Use accurate instruments for measuring small flow rates to avoid errors in conversion
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Remember that flow must be steady for the conversion to be applicable
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Be aware that temperature and pressure changes can influence fluid density but are not accounted for here
Limitations
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Does not adjust for temperature or pressure effects on fluid density
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Converting small flow rates to gallons per minute may yield fractional values requiring precise measurement tools
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does milliliter per second measure?
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Milliliter per second is a metric unit measuring the volume of fluid passing a point every second, used for small flow rates.
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Where is gallon (US) per minute typically used?
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Gallon (US) per minute is commonly used in plumbing, HVAC systems, irrigation, and automotive fuel flow measurements.
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Can temperature affect flow rate conversions between these units?
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Yes, but this conversion tool does not account for temperature or pressure variations that might affect fluid density.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter per second (mL/s)
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A metric unit of flow quantifying one milliliter of fluid passing a point every second, often used for small-scale flow measurements.
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Gallon (US) per minute (gpm)
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing the number of U.S. liquid gallons passing a point each minute, common in plumbing and automotive industries.