Fluid Ounces per minute (fl-oz/min) to Cubic inches per minute (in3/min) conversion

Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic inches per minute conversion table

Fluid Ounces per minute (fl-oz/min)Cubic inches per minute (in3/min)
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11.8046958185198
23.6093916370396
35.4140874555594
47.2187832740792
59.0234790925989
610.828174911119
712.632870729639
814.437566548158
916.242262366678
1018.046958185198
2036.093916370396
3054.140874555594
4072.187832740792
5090.234790925989
60108.28174911119
70126.32870729639
80144.37566548158
90162.42262366678
100180.46958185198
10001804.6958185198

How to convert fluid ounces per minute to cubic inches per minute?

To convert from fluid ounces per minute (fl oz/min) to cubic inches per minute (in³/min), you need to know the conversion factor between fluid ounces and cubic inches.

1 U.S. fluid ounce is equal to approximately 1.80469 cubic inches.

Here's the step-by-step conversion process:

  1. Start with the given value in fluid ounces per minute (fl oz/min).
  2. Multiply the value by the conversion factor (1.80469 in³).

Let's do the conversion:

1 fl oz/min * 1.80469 in³/fl oz = 1.80469 in³/min

So, 1 fluid ounce per minute is equal to approximately 1.80469 cubic inches per minute.

Real World Examples

Kitchen Appliances

  • A typical small kitchen faucet might have a flow rate of around 2.2 gallons per minute (GPM). If you needed this in fluid ounces per minute, it would be: 2.2GPM×128fl oz/gallon=281.6fl oz/min 2.2 \,\text{GPM} \times 128 \,\text{fl oz/gallon} = 281.6 \,\text{fl oz/min} Converting 281.6 fl oz/min to cubic inches per minute: 281.6fl oz/min×1.80469in³/fl oz=508.64in³/min 281.6 \,\text{fl oz/min} \times 1.80469 \,\text{in³/fl oz} = 508.64 \,\text{in³/min}

Medical Devices

  • An intravenous (IV) drip might be set to deliver fluids at a rate of 50 ml/hour. First convert ml/hour to fluid ounces per minute: 50ml/hour×1fl oz29.5735ml×1hour60minutes0.0281fl oz/min 50 \,\text{ml/hour} \times \frac{1 \,\text{fl oz}}{29.5735 \,\text{ml}} \times \frac{1 \,\text{hour}}{60 \,\text{minutes}} \approx 0.0281 \,\text{fl oz/min} Converting 0.0281 fl oz/min to cubic inches per minute: 0.0281fl oz/min×1.80469in³/fl oz0.0508in³/min 0.0281 \,\text{fl oz/min} \times 1.80469 \,\text{in³/fl oz} \approx 0.0508 \,\text{in³/min}

Industrial Machinery

  • A hydraulic pump might have a flow rate of 20 gallons per minute. To convert this to fluid ounces per minute: 20GPM×128fl oz/gallon=2560fl oz/min 20 \,\text{GPM} \times 128 \,\text{fl oz/gallon} = 2560 \,\text{fl oz/min} Converting 2560 fl oz/min to cubic inches per minute: 2560fl oz/min×1.80469in³/fl oz=4610.01in³/min 2560 \,\text{fl oz/min} \times 1.80469 \,\text{in³/fl oz} = 4610.01 \,\text{in³/min}

By understanding these conversions, you can better interpret flow rates across various applications and industries.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Cubic inches per minute to other unit conversions.

What is Fluid Ounces per Minute?

Fluid Ounces per minute (fl oz/min) is a unit expressing the volume of fluid that passes a specific point per minute. It's commonly used in contexts where measuring small flow rates is important. It is part of the the Imperial and United States Customary Systems

How is Fluid Ounces per Minute Calculated?

Fluid Ounces per minute is calculated by dividing the volume of fluid (in fluid ounces) by the time it takes for that volume to flow (in minutes).

Flow Rate (fl oz/min)=Volume (fl oz)Time (min)\text{Flow Rate (fl oz/min)} = \frac{\text{Volume (fl oz)}}{\text{Time (min)}}

For example, if 12 fluid ounces of liquid are dispensed in 3 minutes, the flow rate is:

12 fl oz3 min=4 fl oz/min\frac{12 \text{ fl oz}}{3 \text{ min}} = 4 \text{ fl oz/min}

Common Uses and Examples

  • IV Drip Rates: In medicine, IV drip rates are often measured in drops per minute, which can be related to fluid ounces per minute. For instance, a doctor might prescribe an IV fluid administration at a rate that equates to a few fluid ounces per hour, necessitating a precise drip rate setting.
  • Small Engine Fuel Consumption: The fuel consumption of small engines, like those in lawnmowers or model airplanes, can be measured in fluid ounces per minute. This helps determine the engine's efficiency and fuel requirements.
  • 3D Printing: In resin-based 3D printing, the flow rate of resin into the vat can be expressed in fluid ounces per minute, especially for printers with automated resin dispensing systems.
  • Beverage Dispensing: Commercial beverage dispensers (soda fountains, juice machines) use fl oz/min to accurately control the amount of liquid dispensed into a cup.
  • Laboratory Experiments: Precise fluid delivery in chemical or biological experiments can be crucial, and flow rates are often specified in small units such as fl oz/min or even smaller.
  • Water Filtration Systems: Small, point-of-use water filtration systems can have their flow rate specified in fl oz/min, indicating how quickly they can deliver purified water.

Important Considerations

When working with fluid ounces per minute, it is important to distinguish between US fluid ounces and Imperial fluid ounces, as they are slightly different.

  • 1 US fluid ounce is approximately 29.57 milliliters.
  • 1 Imperial fluid ounce is approximately 28.41 milliliters.

Relevant Resources

What is cubic inches per minute?

What is Cubic Inches per Minute?

Cubic inches per minute (in$^3$/min or CFM) is a unit of measure for volume flow rate. It represents the volume of a substance (typically a gas or liquid) that flows through a given area per minute, with the volume measured in cubic inches. It's a common unit in engineering and manufacturing, especially in the United States.

Understanding Cubic Inches and Volume Flow Rate

Cubic Inches

A cubic inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides one inch long. It's part of the imperial system of measurement.

Volume Flow Rate

Volume flow rate, generally denoted as QQ, is the volume of fluid which passes per unit time. The SI unit for volume flow rate is cubic meters per second (m3/sm^3/s).

Formation of Cubic Inches per Minute

Cubic inches per minute is formed by combining a unit of volume (cubic inches) with a unit of time (minutes). This describes how many cubic inches of a substance pass a specific point or through a specific area in one minute.

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ = Volume flow rate (in$^3$/min)
  • VV = Volume (in$^3$)
  • tt = Time (min)

Applications and Examples

Cubic inches per minute is used across various industries. Here are some real-world examples:

  • Automotive: Measuring the air intake of an engine or the flow rate of fuel injectors. For instance, a fuel injector might have a flow rate of 100 in$^3$/min.
  • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning): Specifying the airflow capacity of fans and blowers. A small bathroom fan might move air at a rate of 50 in$^3$/min.
  • Pneumatics: Determining the flow rate of compressed air in pneumatic systems. An air compressor might deliver 500 in$^3$/min of air.
  • Manufacturing: Measuring the flow of liquids in industrial processes, such as coolant flow in machining operations. A coolant pump might have a flow rate of 200 in$^3$/min.
  • 3D Printing: When using liquid resins.

Conversions and Related Units

It's important to understand how cubic inches per minute relates to other units of flow rate:

  • Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM): 1 CFM = 1728 in$^3$/min
  • Liters per Minute (LPM): 1 in$^3$/min ≈ 0.01639 LPM
  • Gallons per Minute (GPM): 1 GPM ≈ 231 in$^3$/min

Interesting Facts

While there's no specific law directly associated with cubic inches per minute itself, the underlying principles of fluid dynamics that govern volume flow rate are described by fundamental laws such as the Navier-Stokes equations. These equations, developed in the 19th century, describe the motion of viscous fluids and are essential for understanding fluid flow in a wide range of applications. For more information you can read about it in the following Navier-Stokes Equations page from NASA.

Complete Fluid Ounces per minute conversion table

Enter # of Fluid Ounces per minute
Convert 1 fl-oz/min to other unitsResult
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic Millimeters per second (fl-oz/min to mm3/s)492.89215940186
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic Centimeters per second (fl-oz/min to cm3/s)0.4928921594019
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic Decimeters per second (fl-oz/min to dm3/s)0.0004928921594019
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic Decimeters per minute (fl-oz/min to dm3/min)0.02957352956411
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic Decimeters per hour (fl-oz/min to dm3/h)1.7744117738467
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic Decimeters per day (fl-oz/min to dm3/d)42.585882572321
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic Decimeters per year (fl-oz/min to dm3/a)15554.49360954
Fluid Ounces per minute to Millilitres per second (fl-oz/min to ml/s)0.4928921594019
Fluid Ounces per minute to Centilitres per second (fl-oz/min to cl/s)0.04928921594019
Fluid Ounces per minute to Decilitres per second (fl-oz/min to dl/s)0.004928921594019
Fluid Ounces per minute to Litres per second (fl-oz/min to l/s)0.0004928921594019
Fluid Ounces per minute to Litres per minute (fl-oz/min to l/min)0.02957352956411
Fluid Ounces per minute to Litres per hour (fl-oz/min to l/h)1.7744117738467
Fluid Ounces per minute to Litres per day (fl-oz/min to l/d)42.585882572321
Fluid Ounces per minute to Litres per year (fl-oz/min to l/a)15554.49360954
Fluid Ounces per minute to Kilolitres per second (fl-oz/min to kl/s)4.9289215940186e-7
Fluid Ounces per minute to Kilolitres per minute (fl-oz/min to kl/min)0.00002957352956411
Fluid Ounces per minute to Kilolitres per hour (fl-oz/min to kl/h)0.001774411773847
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic meters per second (fl-oz/min to m3/s)4.9289215940186e-7
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic meters per minute (fl-oz/min to m3/min)0.00002957352956411
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic meters per hour (fl-oz/min to m3/h)0.001774411773847
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic meters per day (fl-oz/min to m3/d)0.04258588257232
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic meters per year (fl-oz/min to m3/a)15.55449360954
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic kilometers per second (fl-oz/min to km3/s)4.9289215940186e-16
Fluid Ounces per minute to Teaspoons per second (fl-oz/min to tsp/s)0.1
Fluid Ounces per minute to Tablespoons per second (fl-oz/min to Tbs/s)0.03333333333333
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic inches per second (fl-oz/min to in3/s)0.030078263642
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic inches per minute (fl-oz/min to in3/min)1.8046958185198
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic inches per hour (fl-oz/min to in3/h)108.28174911119
Fluid Ounces per minute to Fluid Ounces per second (fl-oz/min to fl-oz/s)0.01666666666667
Fluid Ounces per minute to Fluid Ounces per hour (fl-oz/min to fl-oz/h)60
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cups per second (fl-oz/min to cup/s)0.002083333333333
Fluid Ounces per minute to Pints per second (fl-oz/min to pnt/s)0.001041666666667
Fluid Ounces per minute to Pints per minute (fl-oz/min to pnt/min)0.0625
Fluid Ounces per minute to Pints per hour (fl-oz/min to pnt/h)3.75
Fluid Ounces per minute to Quarts per second (fl-oz/min to qt/s)0.0005208333333333
Fluid Ounces per minute to Gallons per second (fl-oz/min to gal/s)0.0001302083333333
Fluid Ounces per minute to Gallons per minute (fl-oz/min to gal/min)0.0078125
Fluid Ounces per minute to Gallons per hour (fl-oz/min to gal/h)0.46875
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic feet per second (fl-oz/min to ft3/s)0.00001740633130933
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic feet per minute (fl-oz/min to ft3/min)0.00104437987856
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic feet per hour (fl-oz/min to ft3/h)0.06266279271357
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic yards per second (fl-oz/min to yd3/s)6.4467798979088e-7
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic yards per minute (fl-oz/min to yd3/min)0.00003868067938745
Fluid Ounces per minute to Cubic yards per hour (fl-oz/min to yd3/h)0.002320840763247

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