Volumetric flow rate.
Fluid ounces per Millisecond to Gallon per Minutes Converter — fl oz/ms to gal/min
Convert Fluid ounce per Millisecond (fl oz/ms) to Gallon per Minutes (gal/min) using the exact conversion factor (1 fluid ounce per millisecond = 468.75 gallon per minutes). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Fluid ounces per Millisecond to Gallon per Minutes converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.02957352956 / 6.30901964e-5.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Fluid ounces per Millisecond to Gallon per Minutes
Fluid ounce per Millisecond and Gallon per Minutes both measure volumetric flow rate — how much volume passes a point over time — used to size pipes and pumps, monitor river or stream discharge, control industrial processes, and set medical infusion rates. Both are volumetric flow rate units.
Formula
gallon per minutes = fluid ounces per millisecond × 468.75
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 fluid ounce per millisecond equals 0.0295735295625 base units, and 1 gallon per minutes equals 0.0000630901964 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct fluid ounce per millisecond-to-gallon per minutes factor of 468.75.
Simple example
1 fl oz/ms × 468.75 = 468.75 gal/min
1 fluid ounce per millisecond = 468.75 gallon per minutes.
Real-world example
60 fl oz/ms × 468.75 = 28,125 gal/min
60 fluid ounces per millisecond = 28,125 gallon per minutes.
Conversion table
| Fluid ounce per Millisecond (fl oz/ms) | Gallon per Minutes (gal/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 fl oz/ms | 46.875 gal/min |
| 1 fl oz/ms | 468.75 gal/min |
| 10 fl oz/ms | 4,687.5 gal/min |
| 60 fl oz/ms | 28,125 gal/min |
| 100 fl oz/ms | 46,875 gal/min |
| 1,000 fl oz/ms | 468,750 gal/min |
Reverse conversion: Gallon per Minutes to Fluid ounce per Millisecond
468.75 gal/min × 0.002133333333 = 1 fl oz/ms
468.75 gallon per minutes = 1 fluid ounces per millisecond.
fluid ounces per millisecond = gallon per minutes × 0.00213333333333
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gallon per Minutes to Fluid ounce per Millisecond.
Understanding the Fluid ounce per Millisecond (fl oz/ms)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Gallon per Minutes
Gallon per Minutes (gal/min) measures volumetric flow rate. The standard US unit for pump, plumbing, and irrigation flow-rate specifications. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: United States (plumbing, pump, and irrigation industry standard)
Uses of the Gallon per Minutes today
- US residential and commercial plumbing fixture flow ratings
- US pump and irrigation system specifications
- US pool and spa filtration system sizing
Gallon per Minutes — sources
- NIST Handbook 44 — General tables of units including US customary flow-rate measures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gallon per minutes are in 1 fluid ounce per millisecond?
1 fluid ounce per millisecond equals 468.75 gallon per minutes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert fluid ounce per millisecond to gallon per minutes?
Multiply the fluid ounce per millisecond value by 468.75. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gallon per minutes back to fluid ounce per millisecond?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gallon per minutes equals 0.0021333333 fluid ounces per millisecond. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a fluid ounce per millisecond?
Fluid ounce per Millisecond (fl oz/ms) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a gallon per minutes?
Gallon per Minutes (gal/min) measures volumetric flow rate. The standard US unit for pump, plumbing, and irrigation flow-rate specifications. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Is the fluid ounce per millisecond to gallon per minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both fluid ounce per millisecond and gallon per minutes are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 468.75 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between volumetric and mass flow rate?
Volumetric flow rate measures the volume of fluid passing a point per unit time (for example, liters per second). Mass flow rate measures the mass instead. For a fluid of constant density the two are directly proportional, but for compressible fluids like gases, mass flow is often the more meaningful quantity.