What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps transform flow rates measured in barrel (US)/day—a standard unit in petroleum volumetric flow—to pound/minute for gasoline at 15.5°C, which accounts for mass flow corrected to a common reference temperature.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in barrel (US)/day
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Select barrel (US)/day as the input unit
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Choose pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the output unit
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Click convert to see the result instantly
Key Features
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Converts volumetric petroleum flow rates into temperature-standardized mass flow rates
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Supports industry-standard units used in petroleum production, refining, and logistics
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Provides clear example conversions for user reference
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick, accurate calculations
Examples
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10 barrel (US)/day converts to approximately 1.7996 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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50 barrel (US)/day converts to approximately 8.998 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Reporting crude oil production rates for wells, fields, and countries
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Specifying pipeline, tanker, and terminal throughput and capacity
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Refinery input/output rate comparisons in energy markets
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Custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline shipments with temperature correction
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Refinery and terminal metering, loading, and unloading operations
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Engineering assessments for pipeline sizing, pump selection, emissions, and fuel consumption
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure the gasoline temperature reference is 15.5°C for accurate mass flow comparison
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Use the tool to translate volumetric flow rates into mass flow where temperature effects are critical
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Check that flow conditions match your specific application for best results
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Remember this conversion applies specifically to gasoline and the stated temperature standard
Limitations
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Assumes gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C, so deviations in temperature or composition affect accuracy
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Conversion is applicable only to gasoline at the specified reference temperature
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Not suitable for other fluids or temperature conditions without proper adjustments
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why does the conversion reference gasoline at 15.5°C?
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Gasoline density varies with temperature, so 15.5°C is used as a standard reference to ensure consistent and comparable mass flow measurements.
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Can I use this conversion for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this converter is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and should not be used for other fluids or temperatures without adjustments.
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What does barrel (US)/day measure?
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It measures volumetric flow as the number of US oil barrels passing a point per day, with one US barrel equaling 42 US gallons.
Key Terminology
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Barrel (US)/day [bbl (US)/d]
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A unit measuring volumetric flow, representing the number of US oil barrels passing per day; one US barrel equals 42 US gallons.
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate showing pounds of gasoline passing per minute, corrected to a standard temperature of 15.5°C to maintain consistent comparisons.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate flow values from barrel (US)/day to pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) which is 0.1799583333.