Millilitres per second (ml/s) to Pints per minute (pnt/min) conversion

Millilitres per second to Pints per minute conversion table

Millilitres per second (ml/s)Pints per minute (pnt/min)
00
10.126802585125
20.25360517025
30.380407755375
40.5072103405
50.634012925625
60.76081551075
70.887618095875
81.014420681
91.141223266125
101.26802585125
202.5360517025
303.80407755375
405.072103405
506.34012925625
607.6081551075
708.87618095875
8010.14420681
9011.41223266125
10012.6802585125
1000126.802585125

How to convert millilitres per second to pints per minute?

To convert between Millilitres per second (mL/s) and Pints per minute (pt/min), you'll need to understand the relationships between these units. This involves converting between metric and imperial volume measurements, as well as adjusting for the time difference between seconds and minutes. Below are detailed steps and examples to help clarify the process.

Conversion Factors

To begin, here are the key conversion factors we'll use:

  • 1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliters (mL)
  • 1 US pint ≈ 0.473176 liters (L)
  • 1 minute = 60 seconds

With these factors, we can derive the conversions between mL/s and pt/min.

Converting Millilitres per Second to Pints per Minute

  1. Convert mL to Liters:

    Divide the value in milliliters by 1000 to get liters.

    L=mL1000\text{L} = \frac{\text{mL}}{1000}

  2. Convert Liters to Pints:

    Divide the value in liters by 0.473176 to get US pints.

    pt=L0.473176\text{pt} = \frac{\text{L}}{0.473176}

  3. Convert Seconds to Minutes:

    Since we want the result in pints per minute, multiply by 60.

    pt/min=pt/s×60\text{pt/min} = \text{pt/s} \times 60

Putting it all together:

To convert 1 mL/s to pints per minute, you can combine these steps into a single formula:

pt/min=mL/s1000×10.473176×60\text{pt/min} = \frac{\text{mL/s}}{1000} \times \frac{1}{0.473176} \times 60

Simplifying, we get:

pt/minmL/s×0.1268\text{pt/min} \approx \text{mL/s} \times 0.1268

Therefore, 1 mL/s is approximately 1×0.12680.12681 \times 0.1268 \approx 0.1268 pt/min.

Converting Pints per Minute to Millilitres per Second

To convert from pints per minute back to milliliters per second, we reverse the process:

  1. Convert Pints to Liters:

    Multiply the value in pints by 0.473176 to get liters.

    L=pt×0.473176\text{L} = \text{pt} \times 0.473176

  2. Convert Liters to Milliliters:

    Multiply the value in liters by 1000 to get milliliters.

    mL=L×1000\text{mL} = \text{L} \times 1000

  3. Convert Minutes to Seconds:

    Since we want the result in milliliters per second, divide by 60.

    mL/s=mL/min60\text{mL/s} = \frac{\text{mL/min}}{60}

Putting it all together:

To convert 1 pt/min to milliliters per second, combine these steps:

mL/s=pt/min×0.473176×1000÷60\text{mL/s} = \text{pt/min} \times 0.473176 \times 1000 \div 60

Simplifying, we get:

mL/spt/min×7.886\text{mL/s} \approx \text{pt/min} \times 7.886

Therefore, 1 pt/min is approximately 1×7.8867.8861 \times 7.886 \approx 7.886 mL/s.

Interesting Facts and Associations

While this specific conversion might not be directly associated with a historical figure or a particular law, understanding unit conversions is fundamental to scientific and engineering principles. Fluid dynamics, for example, relies heavily on accurately converting flow rates for various applications.

Real-World Examples

  1. Intravenous (IV) Fluid Flow:

    In medical settings, IV fluid flow rates are crucial. For instance, a doctor might order an IV to deliver fluids at a rate of 150 mL/s. To communicate this in a context where pints per minute is more relatable, you'd convert: 150 mL/s150×0.126819.02 pt/min150 \text{ mL/s} \approx 150 \times 0.1268 \approx 19.02 \text{ pt/min}

    This helps healthcare professionals understand the volume in a familiar unit.

  2. Fuel Injection Systems:

    In automotive engineering, fuel injectors meter fuel in mL/s. Suppose an injector has a flow rate of 20 mL/s. To compare this to a rate expressed in pints per minute: 20 mL/s20×0.12682.536 pt/min20 \text{ mL/s} \approx 20 \times 0.1268 \approx 2.536 \text{ pt/min}

  3. Water Fountains:

    Consider a decorative water fountain that pumps water at a rate of 5 mL/s. Converting this to pints per minute: 5 mL/s5×0.12680.634 pt/min5 \text{ mL/s} \approx 5 \times 0.1268 \approx 0.634 \text{ pt/min}

These examples illustrate how the conversion between mL/s and pt/min can be useful in various fields for comparative purposes and easier understanding.

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 Pints per minute to other unit conversions.

What is millilitres per second?

Millilitres per second (mL/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate, describing the volume of fluid that passes through a given point per unit of time. It's commonly used in various fields where precise measurement of small fluid volumes is essential.

Definition of Millilitres per Second

Millilitres per second (mL/s) is a derived unit. It combines the metric unit of volume, the milliliter (mL), with the SI unit of time, the second (s). One milliliter is equal to one cubic centimeter (1 mL=1 cm31 \text{ mL} = 1 \text{ cm}^3). Therefore, 1 mL/s is equivalent to 1 cubic centimeter of fluid flowing past a point in one second.

How Millilitres per Second is Formed

The unit is formed by expressing volume in milliliters and dividing it by time in seconds.

Flow Rate=VolumeTime\text{Flow Rate} = \frac{\text{Volume}}{\text{Time}}

Flow Rate (mL/s)=Volume (mL)Time (s)\text{Flow Rate (mL/s)} = \frac{\text{Volume (mL)}}{\text{Time (s)}}

Common Applications and Examples

  • Medical Applications: Infusion pumps deliver medication at precise rates, often measured in mL/s. For instance, a doctor might prescribe an IV drip at a rate of 0.5 mL/s.
  • Laboratory Experiments: Chemical reactions and experiments often require precise control over the flow of liquids. Microfluidic devices frequently operate in the mL/s range or even lower.
  • Small Engine Fuel Consumption: The fuel consumption of a small engine, like a lawnmower, can be expressed in mL/s. For example, an engine might consume 2 mL/s of gasoline at idle.
  • 3D Printing: In material extrusion 3D printing, the flow rate of the melted filament is often controlled and can be expressed in mL/s.
  • Water flow from faucets: A slowly dripping faucet might release water at a rate of approximately 0.1 mL/s. A fully open faucet might release water at a rate of 200 mL/s.

Relationship to Other Units

Millilitres per second can be converted to other volumetric flow rate units:

  • Liters per second (L/s): 1 L/s = 1000 mL/s
  • Cubic meters per second (m3/sm^3/s): 1 m3/sm^3/s = 1,000,000 mL/s
  • Gallons per minute (GPM): 1 GPM ≈ 0.0630902 L/s ≈ 63.0902 mL/s

Notable Figures and Laws

While no specific law is directly associated with milliliters per second, the concept of flow rate is fundamental in fluid dynamics. Key figures in this field include:

  • Daniel Bernoulli: Known for Bernoulli's principle, which relates fluid speed to pressure.
  • Osborne Reynolds: Known for the Reynolds number, which helps predict flow patterns in fluids.

For further reading on fluid dynamics, refer to Introduction to Fluid Dynamics on The LibreTexts libraries.

What is pints per minute?

What is Pints per Minute?

Pints per minute (PPM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate. It measures the volume of a fluid (liquid or gas) that passes through a given point per minute, where the volume is measured in pints. It's commonly used in applications where relatively small flow rates need to be measured, such as in beverage dispensing, laboratory experiments, and some industrial processes.

Understanding Pints and Minutes

  • Pint (pt): A pint is a unit of volume in the imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. In the US system, a liquid pint is equal to 16 fluid ounces or approximately 473 milliliters.
  • Minute (min): A minute is a unit of time, equal to 60 seconds.

Therefore, 1 pint per minute is equivalent to 473 milliliters flowing per minute.

Calculating Flow Rate

Flow rate (Q) is defined as the volume of fluid (V) passing a point per unit of time (t):

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

Where:

  • QQ = Flow rate (pints per minute)
  • VV = Volume (pints)
  • tt = Time (minutes)

Practical Applications and Examples

Pints per minute are used in scenarios requiring precise control and measurement of small fluid volumes. Here are some examples:

  • Beverage Dispensing: Soft drink and beer dispensing systems use PPM to control the flow of liquids, ensuring consistent pouring rates. For example, a beer tap might be calibrated to dispense at a rate of 0.5 pints per minute.
  • Laboratory Experiments: In chemical and biological experiments, PPM is used to deliver reagents or samples at controlled flow rates using pumps or microfluidic devices.
  • Medical Infusion: IV drips use PPM to regulate the flow of fluids and medication into a patient's bloodstream.
  • Industrial Processes: Some manufacturing processes, such as chemical mixing or coating applications, require precise metering of liquids in PPM.

Connection to Other Flow Rate Units

While pints per minute are useful for certain applications, flow rates can also be expressed in other units:

  • Gallons per minute (GPM): A common unit for larger flow rates, such as in water pumps or irrigation systems. 1 GPM is equal to 8 pints per minute.
  • Liters per minute (LPM): A metric unit of flow rate. 1 LPM is approximately equal to 2.11 pints per minute.
  • Cubic meters per hour (m3/hm^3/h): Another metric unit for higher flow rates. 1 m3/hm^3/h is equal to roughly 35195.1 Pints per minute.

Complete Millilitres per second conversion table

Enter # of Millilitres per second
Convert 1 ml/s to other unitsResult
Millilitres per second to Cubic Millimeters per second (ml/s to mm3/s)1000
Millilitres per second to Cubic Centimeters per second (ml/s to cm3/s)1
Millilitres per second to Cubic Decimeters per second (ml/s to dm3/s)0.001
Millilitres per second to Cubic Decimeters per minute (ml/s to dm3/min)0.06
Millilitres per second to Cubic Decimeters per hour (ml/s to dm3/h)3.6
Millilitres per second to Cubic Decimeters per day (ml/s to dm3/d)86.4
Millilitres per second to Cubic Decimeters per year (ml/s to dm3/a)31557.6
Millilitres per second to Centilitres per second (ml/s to cl/s)0.1
Millilitres per second to Decilitres per second (ml/s to dl/s)0.01
Millilitres per second to Litres per second (ml/s to l/s)0.001
Millilitres per second to Litres per minute (ml/s to l/min)0.06
Millilitres per second to Litres per hour (ml/s to l/h)3.6
Millilitres per second to Litres per day (ml/s to l/d)86.4
Millilitres per second to Litres per year (ml/s to l/a)31557.6
Millilitres per second to Kilolitres per second (ml/s to kl/s)0.000001
Millilitres per second to Kilolitres per minute (ml/s to kl/min)0.00006
Millilitres per second to Kilolitres per hour (ml/s to kl/h)0.0036
Millilitres per second to Cubic meters per second (ml/s to m3/s)0.000001
Millilitres per second to Cubic meters per minute (ml/s to m3/min)0.00006
Millilitres per second to Cubic meters per hour (ml/s to m3/h)0.0036
Millilitres per second to Cubic meters per day (ml/s to m3/d)0.0864
Millilitres per second to Cubic meters per year (ml/s to m3/a)31.5576
Millilitres per second to Cubic kilometers per second (ml/s to km3/s)1e-15
Millilitres per second to Teaspoons per second (ml/s to tsp/s)0.2028841362
Millilitres per second to Tablespoons per second (ml/s to Tbs/s)0.0676280454
Millilitres per second to Cubic inches per second (ml/s to in3/s)0.06102402537402
Millilitres per second to Cubic inches per minute (ml/s to in3/min)3.6614415224414
Millilitres per second to Cubic inches per hour (ml/s to in3/h)219.68649134648
Millilitres per second to Fluid Ounces per second (ml/s to fl-oz/s)0.0338140227
Millilitres per second to Fluid Ounces per minute (ml/s to fl-oz/min)2.028841362
Millilitres per second to Fluid Ounces per hour (ml/s to fl-oz/h)121.73048172
Millilitres per second to Cups per second (ml/s to cup/s)0.0042267528375
Millilitres per second to Pints per second (ml/s to pnt/s)0.00211337641875
Millilitres per second to Pints per minute (ml/s to pnt/min)0.126802585125
Millilitres per second to Pints per hour (ml/s to pnt/h)7.6081551075
Millilitres per second to Quarts per second (ml/s to qt/s)0.001056688209375
Millilitres per second to Gallons per second (ml/s to gal/s)0.0002641720523438
Millilitres per second to Gallons per minute (ml/s to gal/min)0.01585032314063
Millilitres per second to Gallons per hour (ml/s to gal/h)0.9510193884375
Millilitres per second to Cubic feet per second (ml/s to ft3/s)0.00003531468492103
Millilitres per second to Cubic feet per minute (ml/s to ft3/min)0.002118881095262
Millilitres per second to Cubic feet per hour (ml/s to ft3/h)0.1271328657157
Millilitres per second to Cubic yards per second (ml/s to yd3/s)0.000001307949370859
Millilitres per second to Cubic yards per minute (ml/s to yd3/min)0.00007847696225152
Millilitres per second to Cubic yards per hour (ml/s to yd3/h)0.004708617735091

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