What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms flow rate values measured in ounce (UK) per hour into liter per minute. It helps convert very low mass flow rates into volumetric flow rates, supporting various laboratory, pharmaceutical, and medical applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in ounce (UK)/hour
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Select the target unit as liter/minute
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Click convert to display the equivalent flow rate in liter/minute
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Use the result for volume-based flow control or monitoring
Key Features
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Converts low mass flow rates from ounce (UK)/hour to volumetric flow rates in liter/minute
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Provides accurate conversion using a fixed formula and conversion rate
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Supports applications in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and laboratory dosing
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Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward inputs and outputs
Examples
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Convert 5 oz (UK)/h by multiplying 5 × 0.0004735511 to get approximately 0.0023677555 L/min
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Convert 10 oz (UK)/h by multiplying 10 × 0.0004735511 resulting in about 0.004735511 L/min
Common Use Cases
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Dosing very small quantities of laboratory reagents using precision pumps
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Calibrating and specifying tiny metering devices in pharmaceutical manufacturing
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Micro-dosing in perfume or flavor manufacturing where minimal ingredient mass is added
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Setting respiratory therapy flow rates for oxygen or ventilator equipment
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Specifying flow rates for aquarium or lab peristaltic pumps
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Measuring low to moderate water or beverage dispensing rates
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate fluid density knowledge when converting between mass and volume
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Use the converter primarily for low-flow measurements where ounce (UK)/hour units apply
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Verify units carefully before and after conversion to maintain measurement accuracy
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Apply conversion results in relevant medical and laboratory equipment settings for best outcomes
Limitations
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Conversion requires fluid density knowledge for precise mass-to-volume calculations
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Ounce (UK)/hour is applicable only to very low flow rates and small-scale measurements
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Not suitable for high flow rate conversions due to the small magnitude of the base unit
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does ounce (UK)/hour measure?
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It measures a mass flow rate equal to one UK avoirdupois ounce passing per hour, often used for very low mass throughput in lab dosing and chemical metering.
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Why convert ounce (UK)/hour to liter/minute?
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Conversion turns a mass flow rate into a volumetric flow rate useful for volume-based fluid handling, such as in medical devices and laboratory pumps.
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Can this conversion be used for any fluid?
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Precise conversion depends on knowing the fluid's density because ounce (UK)/hour is a mass unit and liter/minute measures volume.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (UK)/hour [oz (UK)/h]
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A unit expressing mass flow rate, equal to one UK avoirdupois ounce passing per hour, used for very low rate dosing.
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Liter/minute [L/min]
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A metric unit measuring volumetric flow rate as the volume of fluid passing a point each minute.
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Mass Flow Rate
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A measure of the mass of a substance 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 in a system per unit time.