What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow measurements from cubic centimeters per second, a volumetric flow rate, into pounds per hour of gasoline referenced to 15.5°C, a mass flow rate used in engineering and petroleum applications.
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.
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Select the output unit as pound/hour referencing gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Click convert to get the mass flow rate in pound/hour for gasoline.
Key Features
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Converts small-scale volumetric flow rates (cm³/s) to mass flow rates (lb/h) for gasoline.
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Incorporates standard temperature correction at 15.5 °C for accurate mass flow representation.
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Supports use in fuel metering, custody transfer, and fuel consumption monitoring.
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Browser-based and easy to use without specialized software.
Examples
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2 cubic centimeter/second equals 11.73558 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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0.5 cubic centimeter/second equals 2.93389 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Translating small volumetric flows of gasoline to mass flow rates at standard temperature for custody transfer.
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Monitoring fuel supply and consumption rates in engines, generators, or industrial burners using mass-based calculations.
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Calibrating and verifying flow meters and fuel delivery systems requiring temperature-corrected mass flow values.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure temperature of gasoline is at 15.5°C for accurate conversion results.
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Use precise measurement devices for small volumetric flow rates to improve reliability.
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Verify gasoline composition consistency when applying this conversion to maintain accuracy.
Limitations
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Conversion presumes gasoline density at exactly 15.5 °C; changes in temperature or fuel makeup can impact precision.
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Specific to gasoline; it does not apply to other fluids without appropriate density and temperature adjustments.
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Accurate small-scale flow measurements require calibrated instruments to ensure dependable results.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C specified in the mass flow unit?
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The 15.5°C reference ensures density and temperature corrections for gasoline, standardizing mass flow calculations for custody transfer and engineering purposes.
Key Terminology
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Cubic centimeter/second
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A unit representing one cubic centimeter of fluid passing a point every second, equal to one milliliter per second, used for measuring small volumetric flow rates.
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating pounds of gasoline passing a point each hour, corrected to a standard temperature of 15.5 degrees Celsius for density and temperature consistency.