What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change flow rate measurements from ounce per hour (oz/h) to gallon (US) per hour (gal (US)/h), helping quantify and compare volumetric flow in larger, more standardized units used across various applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in ounce/hour (oz/h).
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Choose the target unit gallon (US)/hour (gal (US)/h).
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Click convert to get the equivalent flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts flow rates between ounce/hour and gallon (US)/hour units accurately.
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Supports applications involving fuel consumption, chemical dosing, and beverage dispensing.
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Easy to use with straightforward data entry and instant results.
Examples
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10 oz/h converts to 0.078125 gal (US)/h by multiplying 10 by 0.0078125.
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128 oz/h equals 1 gal (US)/h using the conversion factor.
Common Use Cases
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Measuring fuel burn rates in small aircraft and marine engines.
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Volumetric dosing in chemical treatment and water systems.
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Low-rate liquid dispensing in laboratory syringe pumps.
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Flow measurement for beverage dispensing equipment.
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Flow monitoring in HVAC and industrial processes using US gallon units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure units are consistent—use fluid ounces for volumetric flow to match the conversion context.
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Use the tool when needing to compare small flow rates with larger standardized units.
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Be mindful of the small conversion factor to maintain accuracy in very low flows.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes fluid ounce units, not mass ounces; confusion may cause inaccuracies.
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Small conversion factor might lead to precision loss without careful use of significant figures.
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Flow rates involving mass ounces require different conversion approaches not covered by this tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this conversion work for mass ounces as well as fluid ounces?
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No, this conversion is specifically for fluid ounces per hour. Ounces representing mass require different considerations and are not covered here.
Key Terminology
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Ounce/hour [oz/h]
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A flow rate measuring the quantity of a substance delivered or transferred per hour, where 'oz' can be mass (avoirdupois ounce) or volume (fluid ounce). This conversion uses fluid ounces.
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Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]
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A volumetric flow rate representing the number of US liquid gallons passing a point per hour, used mainly in non-SI contexts like fuel consumption and dosing.
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Conversion Factor
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The multiplier used to change units from ounce/hour to gallon (US)/hour, specifically 1 oz/h = 0.0078125 gal (US)/h in this context.