What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow values from ounce (UK)/minute, a unit for small liquid flows, to cubic foot/minute [ft³/min], a unit frequently used for larger volume air or gas flow. It helps bridge flow measurements across different industries and unit systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in ounce (UK)/minute.
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Select ounce (UK)/minute as the input unit and cubic foot/minute [ft³/min] as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent flow rate in cubic foot/minute.
Key Features
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Converts small liquid flow rates expressed in UK fluid ounces per minute to cubic feet per minute.
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Supports flow measurements relevant for brewing, laboratory dosing, HVAC, and industrial ventilation.
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Simple, browser-based interface for quick unit translations without manual calculation.
Examples
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10 ounce (UK)/minute equals approximately 0.010033979 cubic foot/minute.
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50 ounce (UK)/minute equals approximately 0.050169895 cubic foot/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying or calibrating low liquid dispensing rates in beverage or brewing equipment using imperial units.
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Calibrating dosing pumps in laboratories or industrial processes with imperial flow units.
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Determining fan capacity and ventilation rates in HVAC system design using cubic foot/minute.
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Measuring compressed air flow for pneumatic tools and air compressors.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the fluid type when converting as cubic foot/minute typically applies to gases, while ounce (UK)/minute applies to liquids.
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Use this tool for approximate volumetric conversion without accounting for fluid density or compressibility.
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Verify unit consistency when integrating converted values into engineering or lab processes.
Limitations
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The conversion assumes volumetric equivalence and does not account for differences in fluid density or compressibility.
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Ounce (UK)/minute is intended for small liquid flow rates, while cubic foot/minute is often used for larger volume gas flows.
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Precision loss may occur converting very small liquid flow rates to cubic foot/minute due to scale differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one ounce (UK)/minute represent?
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It represents a volumetric flow rate where one UK fluid ounce of liquid passes a point each minute.
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In which fields is converting from ounce (UK)/minute to cubic foot/minute useful?
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This conversion is useful in HVAC system design, laboratory dosing calibration, industrial ventilation, and beverage dispensing.
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Does this conversion consider differences in fluid properties like density?
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No, the conversion is volumetric and does not account for fluid density or compressibility variations.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (UK)/minute
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A volumetric flow unit indicating one UK fluid ounce of liquid passing a point every minute.
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Cubic foot/minute [ft³/min]
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A volumetric flow rate unit showing how many cubic feet of fluid flow through a reference point each minute.