What Is This Tool?
This tool enables the conversion of flow rates from ounce (UK) per hour, a low mass flow rate unit used mainly in precision dosing, to cubic foot per second, a volumetric flow rate commonly applied in engineering and hydrology.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in ounce (UK) per hour.
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Select the desired output unit as cubic foot per second.
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Click the convert button to view the converted flow rate.
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Refer to example calculations for guidance if needed.
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Use the result for engineering, manufacturing, or hydrology applications.
Key Features
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Converts very low mass flow rates to volumetric flow rates.
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Supports units commonly used in pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, and hydrology.
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Uses precise conversion factors for accurate transformations.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
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Displays example calculations for better understanding.
Examples
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10 oz (UK)/h converts to approximately 2.7872163747e-6 ft³/s.
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100 oz (UK)/h converts to approximately 2.7872163747e-5 ft³/s.
Common Use Cases
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Low-rate dosing of laboratory reagents and chemicals using precision pumps.
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Calibration of small metering or drip-feed devices in pharmaceutical production.
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Measuring river discharge and supporting flood forecasting in hydrology.
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Designing irrigation and wastewater systems involving flow measurements.
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Sizing hydraulic turbines and ventilation systems with large volumetric flow.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure unit consistency when translating mass flow to volumetric flow, especially regarding fluid density.
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Use the tool for precise low-rate dosing conversions and large-scale fluid flow estimations.
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Double-check conversion results when working with very small numeric values.
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Apply conversions within contexts like chemical engineering and hydrology for optimal accuracy.
Limitations
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Converting between a low mass flow unit and a large volumetric flow unit can result in very small outputs.
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Accurate conversion requires knowledge or constancy of fluid density to relate mass and volume flows precisely.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does ounce (UK)/hour measure?
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Ounce (UK)/hour measures mass flow rate, representing one UK ounce passing per hour and is used for very low mass throughput.
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Where is cubic foot/second commonly used?
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Cubic foot per second is used to measure volumetric flow rates in engineering, hydrology, irrigation, and wastewater systems.
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Can I convert these units without considering fluid density?
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Direct conversion assumes constant fluid density; variable density requires adjustment for accurate mass-to-volume flow translation.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (UK)/hour [oz (UK)/h]
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A mass flow rate unit equal to one UK avoirdupois ounce passing per hour, used for low mass flow measurements.
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Cubic foot/second [ft³/s]
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one cubic foot of fluid passing a point every second, common in engineering and hydrology.
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Mass flow rate
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The quantity of mass passing through a surface per unit time.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing through a point per unit time.