Milliliter per Minute to Cubic Foot per Minute Converter
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Unit Description
Milliliter per Minute (mL/min)
Definition
Milliliter per minute (mL/min) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in milliliters passing through a given area per minute. It's used for precise, small-scale flow measurements.
History
The mL/min unit became essential with the development of precision medical equipment, analytical instruments, and microfluidics. It provided appropriate scaling for applications involving small volumes and precise flow control, particularly in medical and laboratory settings.
Current Use
mL/min is extensively used in medical devices (syringe pumps, dialysis machines), analytical chemistry, microfluidics, and precision dosing systems. It's standard for medical infusion pumps, chromatography systems, and laboratory analytical equipment requiring precise flow control.
Cubic Foot per Minute (ft³/min)
Definition
Cubic foot per minute (ft³/min or CFM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in cubic feet passing through a given area per minute. It's one of the most common flow rate units in American HVAC and industrial applications.
History
The CFM unit became standard in American HVAC and industrial applications as it provided convenient numerical values for air handling systems, ventilation, and medium-scale industrial processes. It was particularly important in the development of modern air conditioning and ventilation systems.
Current Use
CFM is extensively used in HVAC systems, air compressors, ventilation design, and industrial air handling. It's standard for air conditioner specifications, fan ratings, compressed air systems, and building ventilation requirements in the United States.
Conversion Table
Milliliter per Minute(mL/min) | Cubic Foot per Minute(ft³/min) |
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1 | 0.0000353147 |
2 | 0.0000706293 |
3 | 0.000105944 |
4 | 0.000141259 |
5 | 0.000176573 |
6 | 0.000211888 |
7 | 0.000247203 |
8 | 0.000282517 |
9 | 0.000317832 |
10 | 0.000353147 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Milliliter per Minute to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 mL/min = 0.0000353147 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = mL/min ÷ 28,316.8
- Calculation: 1 mL/min ÷ 28,316.8 = 0.0000353147 ft³/min
Convert 10 Milliliter per Minute to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 mL/min = 0.0000353147 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = mL/min ÷ 28,316.8
- Calculation: 10 mL/min ÷ 28,316.8 = 0.000353147 ft³/min
Convert 100 Milliliter per Minute to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 mL/min = 0.0000353147 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = mL/min ÷ 28,316.8
- Calculation: 100 mL/min ÷ 28,316.8 = 0.00353147 ft³/min
Convert 1,000 Milliliter per Minute to Cubic Foot per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 mL/min = 0.0000353147 ft³/min
- Conversion Formula: ft³/min = mL/min ÷ 28,316.8
- Calculation: 1,000 mL/min ÷ 28,316.8 = 0.0353147 ft³/min