What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change flow rate measurements from cubic centimeters per second, a volumetric unit, into kilograms per hour for gasoline at 15.5°C, a mass flow unit. It factors in gasoline density at a standardized temperature to facilitate precise metering and analysis.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in cubic centimeters per second.
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Select the input unit as cubic centimeter/second and output unit as kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Execute the conversion to obtain the mass flow rate standardized to gasoline density at 15.5°C.
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Use the result for metering, accounting, or performance analysis.
Key Features
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Converts small volumetric flows measured in cubic centimeters per second to mass flow rates in kilogram/hour for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Uses gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C to ensure consistent and reliable mass flow conversion.
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Suitable for laboratory, petroleum industry, and fueling station applications.
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Provides straightforward conversion for fuel consumption analysis and flow meter calibration.
Examples
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5 cubic centimeters per second converts to approximately 13.31 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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0.1 cubic centimeter per second converts to approximately 0.27 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring small fuel flow rates in laboratory or microfluidic experiments requiring precise volumetric to mass flow conversion.
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Custody transfer operations and fuel billing at terminals or pipelines ensuring volume-to-mass consistency at 15.5°C.
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Calibrating and verifying fuel flow meters and dispensers with reference to gasoline density for accurate measurement.
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Reporting engine fuel consumption standardized to a reference temperature for performance evaluations.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure temperature is maintained at or near 15.5°C to align with the density reference for accurate results.
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Use precise volumetric flow measurements to improve the reliability of conversion outcomes.
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Confirm the gasoline composition matches typical standards for valid application of the conversion.
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Regularly calibrate measurement instruments to maintain conversion accuracy over time.
Limitations
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Conversion is accurate only for gasoline referenced at 15.5°C and may produce errors if temperature or gasoline composition varies.
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Not suitable for other fuels or conditions without additional corrections.
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Measurement precision and temperature control are critical for reliable conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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The temperature of 15.5°C is used as a standard reference to ensure the gasoline density is consistent for reliable volumetric to mass flow conversion.
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Can this conversion be used for other fuels besides gasoline?
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No, this conversion is specifically designed for gasoline at 15.5°C and may not be accurate for other fuels without proper adjustments.
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What units does the conversion involve?
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The conversion changes flow rates from cubic centimeters per second (a volumetric unit) to kilograms per hour for gasoline at 15.5°C (a mass flow unit).
Key Terminology
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Cubic centimeter/second
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A volumetric flow rate unit equal to one cubic centimeter of fluid passing a point each second, used in small flow measurements.
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Kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating the mass of gasoline passed per hour, calculated using gasoline density at 15.5°C for standardization.
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Density at 15.5°C
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The standard density of gasoline measured at 15.5°C used for converting volume flows to mass flows accurately.