What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow measurements from cubic centimeters per second to kilograms per day, specifically for gasoline at a standard temperature of 15.5°C. It helps translate small volumetric flow rates into temperature-corrected mass flow rates commonly used in fuel accounting and industrial processes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in cubic centimeter per second (cm³/s)
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Select the target unit: kilogram per day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent mass flow rate
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Review the conversion results standardized for temperature
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Use the output for fuel inventory, custody transfer, or process calculations
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow in cm³/s to mass flow in kg/day for gasoline measured at 15.5°C
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Uses a standardized reference temperature for consistent density-based calculations
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Ideal for petroleum industry and fuel distribution applications
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Supports precise conversion for laboratory and industrial flow scenarios
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Web-based and easy to use without software installation
Examples
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1 cm³/s equals approximately 63.88 kg/day for gasoline at 15.5°C
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2 cm³/s converts to about 127.76 kg/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Translating small volume flow rates into mass flow rates for gasoline custody transfer
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Fuel inventory and throughput reporting at refineries and depots
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Calculating fuel consumption and emissions corrected for temperature
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Leak-rate measurement and specification verification in engineering systems
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Laboratory experiments requiring precise conversion of small flow rates
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is close to 15.5°C for accurate mass conversion
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Use steady and laminar flow conditions to improve conversion reliability
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Apply this conversion only for gasoline due to density dependency
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Double-check flow values to avoid errors in small-scale dosing or measurement
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Complement this tool with appropriate temperature and composition data where possible
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline being at exactly 15.5°C; deviations may cause errors
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Specific to gasoline only and not suitable for other fluids without adjustments
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Less accurate for turbulent or rapidly fluctuating flow conditions
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Assumes constant gasoline composition and density at reference temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature of 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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15.5°C is the standard reference temperature used to correct gasoline density for consistent mass-to-volume conversions, ensuring uniform measurement across different conditions.
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Can I use this converter for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline at 15.5°C and would require different data and adjustments for other fluids.
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What units does this tool convert from and to?
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It converts flow measurements from cubic centimeter per second (a volumetric rate) to kilogram per day for gasoline at 15.5°C (a mass flow rate).
Key Terminology
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Cubic centimeter/second
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A volumetric flow rate where one cubic centimeter of fluid passes a point each second; equivalent to 1 milliliter per second.
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate for gasoline adjusted to a reference temperature of 15.5°C to ensure consistent accounting and measurement.
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Mass flow rate
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The amount of mass passing through a point per unit of time, often used in fuel inventory and transfer.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing a point per unit time, commonly measured in cubic centimeters or milliliters per second.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring ownership and measurement responsibility for commodity quantities, such as gasoline.