What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform flow measurements from ounce (UK) per hour, a unit expressing very low mass flow rates, into milliliters per second, a volumetric flow rate unit commonly used in lab and medical settings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in ounce (UK)/hour you wish to convert
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Select the target unit as milliliter/second
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate
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Use the result to guide dosing or flow control applications
Key Features
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Converts low mass flow rates to volumetric flow rates
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Supports precise dosing and microfluidic flow measurements
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Expresses flow rates in commonly used scientific and industrial units
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Includes clear conversion factor and example calculations
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
Examples
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5 oz (UK)/h equals 0.0394625895 mL/s
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10 oz (UK)/h equals 0.078925179 mL/s
Common Use Cases
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Low-rate dosing of reagents and chemicals in laboratory precision pumps
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Calibration and specification of small metering and drip-feed pharmaceutical devices
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Micro-dosing in perfumery and flavoring to add tiny ingredient masses over time
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Setting flow rates on syringe pumps and microfluidic instruments
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Measuring small-volume gas flows in respiratory and pulmonary studies
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Calibrating precision liquid-handling and laboratory dispensers
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider fluid density as it affects the conversion between mass and volume flow rates
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Use this tool primarily for fluids with densities close to water for best accuracy
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Apply the conversion factor consistently for clear communication of flow rates
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Confirm flow conditions match the assumptions behind this conversion for reliable results
Limitations
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Conversion presumes uniform fluid density to relate mass flow to volumetric flow
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Accuracy decreases if fluid density differs significantly from water
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Additional calculations are needed when working with fluids of varying or unknown density
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does ounce (UK)/hour measure?
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It measures a very low mass flow rate, defined as one UK avoirdupois ounce passing each hour.
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When should I convert ounce (UK)/hour to milliliter/second?
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This conversion is useful when precise volumetric flow control is needed, such as dosing fluids in laboratory or medical equipment.
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Does fluid density affect conversions between these units?
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Yes, because the conversion assumes a consistent density; if the fluid’s density varies, additional adjustments are necessary.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (UK)/hour
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A unit measuring mass flow rate as one UK avoirdupois ounce passing per hour, used for very low mass throughput.
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Milliliter/second
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A metric volumetric flow rate unit representing one milliliter of fluid moving past a point each second.