What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volumetric flow rates in cubic centimeters per hour into mass flow rates expressed in kilograms per minute for gasoline measured at a standardized temperature of 15.5°C, facilitating consistent and reliable flow data for various industrial and scientific uses.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in cubic centimeters per hour.
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Select the standard gasoline temperature of 15.5°C for conversion.
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View the translated mass flow rate in kilograms per minute.
Key Features
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Converts very low volumetric flow rates to standardized gasoline mass flow rates.
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Accounts for gasoline density at the 15.5°C reference temperature for accuracy.
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Useful for fuel custody transfer, calibration, and performance testing.
Examples
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100 cubic centimeter/hour converts to 0.00123222 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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500 cubic centimeter/hour converts to 0.0061611 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring very low infusion rates in medical or microfluidic setups before fuel industry conversion.
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Standardizing fuel volume flows to mass flows for gasoline custody transfer and invoicing.
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Calibrating fuel flowmeters and validating loading/unloading procedures for tanker trucks.
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Conducting engine and vehicle fuel consumption tests with consistent reference conditions.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure the gasoline density is referenced to 15.5°C for consistent results.
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Use this conversion for low flow rates where volume-to-mass translation is critical.
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Verify measurement equipment sensitivity when dealing with very small volumes.
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Apply the conversion carefully in contexts where fuel composition or temperature may vary.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on the gasoline density being at 15.5°C; deviations affect results.
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Measurement uncertainty may occur at very low volumetric flow rates.
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Fuel composition changes are not accounted for and can influence mass calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is 15.5°C used as the reference temperature for gasoline?
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15.5°C is the standardized reference temperature to account for thermal expansion of gasoline, ensuring consistent mass–volume conversions and comparability across various measurement conditions.
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Can I convert cubic centimeter/hour directly to kilogram/minute without temperature reference?
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No, the conversion requires using gasoline density at 15.5°C to provide accurate mass flow results considering thermal effects.
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What applications benefit from this specific conversion?
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It is essential for gasoline custody transfer billing, flowmeter calibration, engine testing, and translating small volumetric flows into mass flows in fuel industry practice.
Key Terminology
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Cubic Centimeter/Hour
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A volumetric flow rate unit indicating one cubic centimeter of fluid passing per hour, used for measuring very low flow rates.
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Kilogram/Minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate expressing gasoline mass per minute, referenced to density at 15.5°C to standardize measurements.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring fuel ownership, requiring accurate mass flow measurements for billing and verification.