What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you translate flow rates from ounce (UK)/minute, a unit used for small liquid dispensing rates in imperial contexts, to cubic inch/second, commonly used in US customary unit systems for measuring volumetric flow.
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 from-unit and 'cubic inch/second' as the to-unit
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Click the convert button to see the flow rate in cubic inch/second
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Review the result and apply as needed for your measurement context
Key Features
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Converts low volumetric flow rates from UK imperial units to US customary units
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Supports conversion useful for laboratory, manufacturing, and HVAC applications
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Provides quick, browser-based calculation without needing additional software
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Suitable for use in beverage, hydraulic, and pneumatic flow rate measurements
Examples
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Convert 10 ounce (UK)/minute to cubic inch/second: 10 × 0.0288978594 = 0.288978594 in³/s
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Convert 50 ounce (UK)/minute to cubic inch/second: 50 × 0.0288978594 = 1.44489297 in³/s
Common Use Cases
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Measuring beverage dispensing rates in imperial volume units
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Calibrating dosing pumps in labs with imperial flow data
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Evaluating hydraulic component flow rates in US customary units
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Monitoring adhesive and lubricant dispensing in manufacturing
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Assessing HVAC component airflow or leak rates using imperial units
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the unit system to avoid confusion between UK (imperial) and US fluid ounces
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Use the conversion for steady volumetric flow rates, considering fluid properties separately
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Apply conversions carefully when documenting flow measurements across different equipment standards
Limitations
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Does not factor in fluid properties like viscosity or temperature impacting flow
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Conversion assumes steady volumetric flow without fluctuating conditions
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Different fluid ounce standards must be accounted for to prevent inaccurate results
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Volumetric units do not directly convert to mass flow without knowing fluid density
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does ounce (UK)/minute measure?
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It measures the volumetric flow rate of one UK fluid ounce passing a point every minute.
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Why convert ounce (UK)/minute to cubic inch/second?
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To express flow rates originally specified in UK imperial units into cubic inch per second for consistency with US customary unit equipment and documentation.
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Can this conversion be used for mass flow rate?
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No, because volumetric flow units require fluid density to convert accurately to mass flow rates.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (UK)/minute
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A volumetric flow unit equal to one UK fluid ounce flowing past a point each minute.
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Cubic inch/second
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A volumetric flow rate equal to one cubic inch of volume passing a point every second.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid that passes through a specific point per unit time.