Laboratory Automation & Microfluidics • ISO 7886 Standard

Syringe Pump & Microfluidic Flow Rate Calculator

Calculate linear pusher velocity (mm/min), cross-sectional plunger area, and delivery duration for laboratory syringe pumps and microfluidic chips.

Input Parameters

Interactive HUD

Syringe Brand & Volume syringe_model

Pre-programmed inner barrel diameter

Target Volumetric Flow Rate target_flow

rate

Desired infusion rate

Flow Rate Unit flow_unit

Standard pump display unit

Total Target Dispense Volume dispense_vol

Volume to infuse into chip/animal

Calculated Output Metrics

Linear Pusher Speed —

Linear Stepper Velocity —

Syringe Inner Cross-Sectional Area —

Total Infusion Run Time —

Inner Barrel Diameter Used —

Analytical Proof & Invariants

Machine Precision

Governing Mathematical Formula:

Area A = π · (D / 2)² | Pusher Velocity v = Flow Rate Q / Area A | Duration = Volume / Q

Step-by-Step Mathematical Derivation

1. Plunger Cross-Sectional Area

The inner barrel diameter D determines cylinder area: A = π × (D/2)². For a 10 mL BD syringe (D = 14.48 mm), area A = 164.68 mm².

2. Flow Rate to Linear Speed Conversion

Syringe pump leadscrews drive the plunger linearly. 1 µL equals 1 mm³ of volume. Linear pusher velocity is v (mm/min) = Q (mm³/min) / Area (mm²).

3. Infusion Time Invariant

Total infusion duration is simply Volume / Flow Rate. For microfluidic droplet generation or microdialysis, matching linear speed to microchannel velocity prevents cell shear stress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a smaller syringe give smoother microfluidic flow? +

A smaller syringe diameter has a much smaller cross-sectional area, meaning the motor leadscrew must turn much faster to deliver the same volume, eliminating discrete motor stepping pulsations.

Where do you find syringe inner barrel diameters? +

Inner barrel diameters are published by manufacturers (BD, Hamilton, Terumo) and ISO 7886 standards, ranging from 1.46 mm for 100µL syringes up to 26.7 mm for 60mL syringes.

How do you convert µL/min to mL/hr? +

Multiply µL/min by 60 to find µL/hr, then divide by 1,000 to find mL/hr (Formula: mL/hr = µL/min × 0.06).