Fluid Ounces per hour to Litres per second conversion

How to convert fluid ounces per hour to litres per second?

To convert Fluid Ounces per Hour (fl oz/hr) to Liters per Second (L/s), you need to understand the relationship between the units. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Conversion Factors:

1. 1 US Fluid Ounce (fl oz) = 0.0295735 Liters (L)
2. 1 Hour (hr) = 3600 Seconds (s)

Conversion Process:

To convert 1 fl oz/hr to L/s:

1. Convert fluid ounces to liters:

   • 1 fl oz = 0.0295735 L

2. Convert hours to seconds:

   • 1 hr = 3600 s

3. Combine the conversions:

   • 1 fl oz/hr to L/s = $\frac{0.0295735 \text{ L}}{3600 \text{ s}}$
   • = $8.2154 \times 10^{-6} \text{ L/s}$

So, 1 fl oz/hr = 8.2154 x 10^-6 L/s

Real-World Examples:

1. Household Faucets:

   • A typical kitchen faucet may have a flow rate of about 2 gallons per minute (gpm).
     • Convert gpm to fl oz/hr:
       • 2 gal/min = 128 fl oz/min (since 1 gallon = 128 fl oz)
       • = 128 fl oz/min * 60 min/hr
       • = 7680 fl oz/hr

2. Water Bottle Dripping:

   • Imagine a water bottle with a slow leak of about 0.5 fl oz/hr. This would convert to:
     • 0.5 fl oz/hr = 0.5 \times 8.2154 x 10^-6 L/s
     • = 4.1077 x 10^-6 L/s

3. Aquarium Filter:

   • An aquarium filter might have a flow rate of 100 gallons per day:
     • Convert gallons per day to fl oz/hr:
       • 100 gal/day = 12800 fl oz/day (since 1 gallon = 128 fl oz)
       • = 12800 fl oz/day ÷ 24 hr/day
       • = 533.33 fl oz/hr

By using these real-world quantities, you can see how Fluid Ounces per Hour can be relevant and how to convert them to a format like Liters per Second.