What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volumetric flow rates measured in cubic centimeters per minute into mass flow rates expressed in pounds per minute for gasoline referenced at 15.5°C. It is designed to support precise flow conversions important in fuel handling and engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in cubic centimeter per minute (cm³/min)
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Select the conversion target as pound per minute for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Execute the conversion to obtain the equivalent mass flow rate
Key Features
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Easy conversion between cubic centimeter per minute and pound per minute units specific to gasoline at a standard temperature
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Includes temperature-referenced mass flow accounting for gasoline density at 15.5°C
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Suitable for small flow rate measurements in laboratory and petroleum industry contexts
Examples
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Convert 10 cubic centimeter per minute: results in 0.016299416 pound per minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Convert 100 cubic centimeter per minute: equals 0.16299416 pound per minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline shipments where flow is temperature corrected to 15.5°C
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Refinery metering and loading/unloading to maintain consistent fuel measurement and quality
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Engineering tasks such as pipeline sizing, pump selection, and emissions or fuel consumption analysis using mass flow referenced at standard temperature
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input flow values are accurate and measured with sufficient precision
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Use the standardized 15.5°C temperature reference to maintain conversion consistency
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Apply this conversion only for gasoline; different fluids require density and temperature corrections specific to them
Limitations
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Conversion is valid only if gasoline density is referenced to exactly 15.5°C; variations affect accuracy
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This conversion applies specifically to gasoline and not other fluids without adjustment
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Small volumetric flow measurements require precise instrumentation to ensure meaningful mass flow calculation
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline referenced at 15.5°C in this conversion?
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15.5°C is a standard reference temperature for petroleum product volume and density correction, ensuring consistent mass flow reporting.
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Can I use this converter for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically accounts for gasoline’s density at 15.5°C and should not be applied to other fluids without proper density and temperature adjustments.
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What is the relationship between cubic centimeter per minute and milliliters per minute?
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One cubic centimeter per minute is equivalent to one milliliter per minute, both measuring volumetric flow.
Key Terminology
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Cubic centimeter/minute
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one cubic centimeter or milliliter passing a point each minute.
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate measuring pounds of gasoline per minute with density corrected to 15.5°C reference temperature.
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Mass flow rate
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The amount of mass passing through a point per unit time, expressed here for gasoline accounting for temperature effects.