What Is This Tool?
This online converter transforms flow rate values from ounce (UK)/second, a measure of small volumetric flows, into cubic foot per hour [ft³/h], a unit suited for larger scale gas or liquid volumetric flow representation. It helps users easily switch between units used in diverse industries such as beverage dispensing, laboratory operations, HVAC design, and pipeline metering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in ounce (UK)/second representing your flow rate
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Select ounce (UK)/second as the input unit if not preselected
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Choose cubic foot/hour [ft³/h] as the target output unit
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Click convert to get the flow rate in cubic foot per hour
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Use the converted value for your specific application or further calculations
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates from ounce (UK)/second to cubic foot/hour [ft³/h]
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Supports precise measurements relevant to beverage service, laboratories, and engineering
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Useful for applications ranging from small liquid dispenser flows to ventilation and industrial gas monitoring
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation requirements
Examples
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2 ounce (UK)/second converts to 7.2244648436 cubic foot/hour
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0.5 ounce (UK)/second converts to 1.8061162109 cubic foot/hour
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Use these examples to verify your conversions or understand typical flow rate magnitudes
Common Use Cases
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Specifying small dispenser or tap flow rates in beverage service and breweries
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Reporting dosing or drip rates in laboratory liquid handling and pharmaceutical compounding
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Describing microfluidic or small leak flow rates in engineering testing
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Specifying ventilation or exhaust rates in HVAC components
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Measuring gas flows such as natural gas or compressed air in pipelines
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Sizing pumps, blowers, and filters for industrial systems with low to moderate flow
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure steady flow conditions when applying conversions for accurate results
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Use the tool primarily for small to moderate flow ranges appropriate to these units
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Confirm fluid type and operating conditions as these affect volumetric flow properties
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For very high flow rates, consider using larger flow units for practicality
Limitations
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Assumes steady flow rates without accounting for temperature or pressure effects on fluid volume
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Not ideal for very high flow rates where units like cubic feet per minute or cubic meters per second are preferred
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Accuracy depends on the fluid’s physical state matching the conditions where UK fluid ounces are defined
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does ounce (UK)/second measure?
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Ounce (UK)/second quantifies volumetric flow rate based on the number of imperial fluid ounces passing a point per second, representing small liquid flow volumes.
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Why convert to cubic foot/hour?
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Converting to cubic foot/hour helps express flow rates on a larger scale, suitable for ventilation, pipelines, and industrial flow applications.
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Can temperature or pressure affect the conversion?
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Yes, this conversion assumes steady flow and standard conditions; temperature and pressure variations can influence the volumetric flow and thus affect accuracy.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow rate unit measuring the flow of UK fluid ounces per second.
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Cubic foot/hour [ft³/h]
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A unit representing volumetric flow rate as cubic feet of fluid passing a point in one hour.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing through a section per unit time, typically expressed in units like ounce/second or cubic foot/hour.