What Is This Tool?
This converter changes volumetric flow values from ounce (UK) per minute, an imperial measure, to milliliter per second, a metric unit. It supports accurate conversion for applications in scientific, industrial, and medical fields where both unit types are common.
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 milliliter/second as the to-unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent milliliter/second value.
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Use the converted result for calibration, reporting, or comparison purposes.
Key Features
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Converts ounce (UK)/minute to milliliter/second with a fixed conversion rate.
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Supports volumetric flow measurements for liquids and gases.
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Suitable for laboratory, brewing, irrigation, and medical flow rate conversions.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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Convert 5 ounce (UK)/minute: 5 × 0.473551071 = 2.367755355 mL/s
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Convert 10 ounce (UK)/minute: 10 × 0.473551071 = 4.73551071 mL/s
Common Use Cases
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Specifying low liquid flow rates in beverage or brewing equipment using imperial units.
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Calibrating dosing pumps in laboratories that work with imperial volumetric units.
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Documenting flow rates for irrigation systems and drip devices with different unit standards.
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Setting flow rates on precision medical devices like syringe pumps or respiratory instruments.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct unit selection before conversion for accurate results.
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Consider the required precision for small flow rates and use appropriate units.
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Use the metric result to maintain consistency in scientific and medical reporting.
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Verify conversions when inconsistent unit definitions or regional standards are involved.
Limitations
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Conversion precision may vary depending on application needs and unit resolution.
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Rounding errors can occur in high-precision contexts due to unit standard differences.
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This conversion assumes standard UK fluid ounce and second definitions and may not apply to variations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 ounce (UK)/minute equal in milliliter/second?
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1 ounce (UK)/minute is equal to approximately 0.473551071 milliliters per second.
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In which industries is this conversion commonly used?
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This conversion is used in beverage and brewing, laboratory research, microfluidics, medical respiratory testing, and irrigation management.
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Can this converter be used for gases as well as liquids?
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Yes, milliliter/second can quantify small liquid or gas flow rates in various applications.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (UK)/minute
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A volumetric flow unit representing one UK fluid ounce passing a point each minute, used in imperial unit contexts.
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Milliliter/second [mL/s]
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A metric volumetric flow rate unit representing one milliliter of fluid passing a point each second, commonly used in scientific and medical fields.