Convert Pounds per minute to Ounces per hour
Convert Pounds per minute (lb/min) to Ounces per hour (oz/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
oz/h = lb/min × 960
About Pounds per minute
The pound per minute (lb/min) equals 0.45359237/60 ≈ 7.560×10⁻³ kg/s, the standard unit for US fire-suppression system design (sprinkler flow demand) and HVAC hydronic loop balancing. A fire-sprinkler head at 15 psi discharges roughly 30-40 lb/min of water; industrial humidifiers are rated in lb/min of steam. 1 lb/min ≈ 7.560×10⁻³ kg/s = 60 lb/h.
About Ounces per hour
The ounce per hour (oz/h) equals 0.028349523125/3600 ≈ 7.875×10⁻⁶ kg/s, seen in refrigerant-charge leak-rate specifications and slow-drip irrigation design. US EPA Section 608 refrigerant regulations set leak-rate thresholds partly in oz/year; appliance industry test methods use oz/h equivalents for comparison. 1 oz/h ≈ 7.875×10⁻⁶ kg/s.
Quick Reference Table
| Pounds per minute (lb/min) | Ounces per hour (oz/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb/min | 960 oz/h |
| 2 lb/min | 1920 oz/h |
| 5 lb/min | 4800 oz/h |
| 10 lb/min | 9600 oz/h |
| 25 lb/min | 24000 oz/h |
| 50 lb/min | 48000 oz/h |
| 100 lb/min | 96000 oz/h |