What Is This Tool?
This converter assists in changing flow measurements from ounce (UK) per hour, a mass flow rate unit for low-rate dosing, to hundred-cubic foot per hour, a volumetric flow rate commonly used for gas and air flows. It is designed for industries requiring precise and consistent conversion between mass and volume flow units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in ounce (UK)/hour to be converted
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Select the source unit as ounce (UK)/hour [oz (UK)/h]
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Set the target unit to hundred-cubic foot/hour
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Click convert to obtain the flow rate in hundred-cubic foot/hour
Key Features
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Converts ounce (UK)/hour mass flow rates to hundred-cubic foot/hour volumetric flow rates
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Supports low-flow rate measurements used in laboratory, pharmaceutical, and industrial settings
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Browser-based and easy-to-use interface for quick unit conversions
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Handles conversion relevant to chemical dosing, natural gas flow, and ventilation systems
Examples
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10 oz (UK)/h converts to 0.00010034 hundred-cubic foot/hour
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100 oz (UK)/h converts to 0.0010034 hundred-cubic foot/hour
Common Use Cases
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Low-rate dosing of reagents and chemicals with precision pumps in pharmaceutical manufacturing
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Calibration and specification of small metering or drip-feed devices
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Measurement and monitoring of natural gas flow for residential and small commercial applications
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Sizing low-volume gas supplies to appliances and industrial equipment
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Specifying ventilation and exhaust flow rates in systems using imperial units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent density and state of the flowing medium during conversion
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Use the tool for approximate conversions, especially for gases with variable temperature and pressure
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Combine mass flow and volumetric flow data for comprehensive process control
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Apply conversion results carefully in processes involving compressible fluids
Limitations
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Converts between mass flow and volumetric flow units which assume consistent medium density
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Conversion accuracy may be impacted by changes in temperature, pressure, and fluid compressibility
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Results are approximate and require verification in critical applications
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one ounce (UK)/hour represent in flow measurement?
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It represents a mass flow rate where one UK avoirdupois ounce passes through a point every hour, commonly used for very low mass throughput in precise dosing.
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When should I use hundred-cubic foot/hour as a flow unit?
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This unit is suitable for expressing low to moderate volumetric gas or air flow rates, such as in natural gas utility measurements or ventilation systems.
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Why is it important to consider medium properties when converting these units?
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Because the converter translates mass flow to volumetric flow, assumptions about consistent density and medium state are necessary, and variations can affect accuracy.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (UK)/hour [oz (UK)/h]
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A mass flow unit representing one UK avoirdupois ounce passing per hour, used for very low mass throughput measurement.
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour
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A volumetric flow unit indicating 100 cubic feet passing a point each hour, commonly used for gas or air flow measurements.
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Mass flow rate
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The amount of mass passing through a point 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.