What Is This Tool?
This tool helps you convert flow measurements from ounce per minute (oz/min) to milliliter per minute (mL/min). It is designed for converting fluid flow rates commonly used in various industrial, laboratory, and medical contexts, allowing easy translation between US customary and metric units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value expressed in ounce per minute (oz/min).
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Select ounce/minute as the source unit and milliliter/minute as the target unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent flow rate in milliliters per minute (mL/min).
Key Features
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Supports conversion of volumetric flow rates from oz/min to mL/min
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Based on precise conversion factor linking fluid ounces and milliliters
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Useful for dosing liquids, controlling microflows, and standardizing measurements
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Browser-based and simple interface for quick calculations
Examples
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Convert 2 oz/min: 2 × 29.5735295625 = 59.147059125 mL/min
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Convert 0.5 oz/min: 0.5 × 29.5735295625 = 14.78676478125 mL/min
Common Use Cases
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Dosing small liquid additives like flavorings and adhesives from pumps using fluid ounces per minute.
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Specifying supply rates for lubrication or coolant in manufacturing setups.
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Measuring dispensing rates for syrups, sauces, or beverages in food service and lab conditions.
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Setting infusion rates for intravenous drug delivery or IV pumps.
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Controlling flow rates in microfluidic and cell culture laboratory experiments.
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Specifying low flows in analytical chemistry instruments such as HPLC.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm that the ounce unit refers to fluid volume, not mass, before converting.
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Use this tool to standardize and coordinate measurements across metric and US customary systems.
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Apply conversions carefully in medical and laboratory contexts for precise control.
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Be consistent with units when reporting or recording flow rates.
Limitations
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This conversion applies only to volumetric fluid ounces, not to mass flow without considering fluid density.
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Conversion accuracy depends on the specific ounce definition and fluid properties.
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Ensure consistent use of fluid ounces (volume) versus avoirdupois ounces (mass).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use this conversion for mass flow rates?
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No, this tool assumes fluid ounces representing volume; mass flow conversions require additional fluid density information.
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Why is this conversion important?
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It helps translate US customary volumetric flow rates into metric units, facilitating consistent dosing and measurement across different fields.
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Is this tool suitable for medical infusion rate calculations?
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Yes, converting to milliliters per minute is commonly used in medical settings for accurate infusion rate management.
Key Terminology
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Ounce per minute (oz/min)
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A flow rate indicating how many fluid ounces pass a point each minute, used for volumetric measurements.
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Milliliter per minute (mL/min)
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A volumetric flow rate equal to one milliliter per minute, often applied in medical and laboratory fluid control.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing through a point per unit of time.