What Is This Tool?
This conversion tool helps transform flow rate values from ounce (UK) per second, which measures volume flow, to ounce (UK) per hour, a unit indicating mass flow rate. It is useful for comparing and expressing liquid flow and dosing rates over different time scales.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Enter the flow rate value in ounce (UK) per second
-
Select the input unit as ounce (UK)/second
-
Select the output unit as ounce (UK)/hour [oz (UK)/h]
-
Click convert to see the equivalent flow rate in ounce (UK) per hour
Key Features
-
Converts volumetric flow (oz (UK)/s) to mass flow rate (oz (UK)/h)
-
Simple scaling using the fixed factor relating seconds to hours
-
Supports precision measurement contexts such as laboratory and pharmaceutical dosing
-
Browser-based and easy to use
Examples
-
2 ounce (UK)/second converts to 7200 ounce (UK)/hour [oz (UK)/h]
-
0.5 ounce (UK)/second converts to 1800 ounce (UK)/hour [oz (UK)/h]
Common Use Cases
-
Specifying small dispenser flow rates in beverage service and breweries
-
Reporting dosing or drip rates in laboratory and pharmaceutical environments
-
Describing microfluidic or leak flow rates in engineering and testing
-
Calibration of precision pumps for low-rate reagent dosing
-
Micro-dosing for perfumery, flavoring, and specialty manufacturing
Tips & Best Practices
-
Verify whether a volumetric-to-mass flow conversion needs density adjustments beyond time scaling
-
Use this conversion mainly to express flow rates over longer intervals
-
Apply the tool when precise time-based flow rate comparisons are required
-
Double-check units to ensure consistent measurement contexts
Limitations
-
Conversion assumes direct temporal scaling without accounting for density differences
-
Input and output units measure different quantities (volume flow vs. mass flow)
-
Mass-to-volume relationships are not included and may affect accuracy
-
Mainly useful for comparing flow rates over time rather than direct mass-volume conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What does one ounce (UK)/second represent?
-
It represents the volumetric flow rate equivalent to one imperial (UK) fluid ounce passing a point per second.
-
How is the conversion from ounce (UK)/second to ounce (UK)/hour calculated?
-
The conversion is done by multiplying the value in ounce (UK)/second by 3600 to get ounce (UK)/hour.
-
Can this tool convert between volume and mass flow directly?
-
No, the tool scales time but does not account for density or the difference between fluid ounces and avoirdupois ounces.
Key Terminology
-
Ounce (UK)/second
-
A volumetric flow rate unit representing the number of imperial fluid ounces passing a point per second.
-
Ounce (UK)/hour [oz (UK)/h]
-
A mass flow rate unit representing one UK avoirdupois ounce passing per hour.
-
Volumetric Flow Rate
-
A measure of the volume of fluid passing through a point per unit of time.
-
Mass Flow Rate
-
A measure of the mass of fluid passing through a point per unit of time.