What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from cubic foot per hour, a volumetric unit, into kilogram per second for gasoline at 15.5°C, a mass flow unit. It helps translate fuel volume flow into mass flow considering gasoline's density at a standard reference temperature.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in cubic foot/hour.
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Select the from-unit as cubic foot/hour [ft^3/h].
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Select the to-unit as kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Click convert to get the equivalent mass flow rate.
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Use the output for fuel flow monitoring, combustion control, or billing.
Key Features
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Converts cubic foot/hour to kilogram/second using gasoline density at 15.5°C.
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Supports precise mass flow measurement for fuel management and combustion analysis.
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Suitable for applications in refineries, fuel terminals, and engine testing.
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Easy to use with clear input and output units.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
Examples
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10 cubic feet/hour equals 0.058154076 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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100 cubic feet/hour equals 0.58154076 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Specifying accurate fuel mass flow to engines or turbines for performance calculations.
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Fuel custody transfer, metering, and billing at dispensing terminals.
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Calibrating and testing flow meters in refineries and pipelines by converting volume flow to mass flow.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm gasoline temperature is near 15.5°C for accurate conversion.
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Use mass flow rates for combustion and billing to reflect true fuel quantities.
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Verify flow meter calibration matches density reference conditions.
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Avoid using this conversion for fluids other than gasoline without adjusting for their densities.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes a gasoline density at exactly 15.5°C; variations in temperature or composition affect results.
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Volumetric to mass flow conversion requires accounting for temperature and density changes to maintain accuracy.
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Not valid for fluids other than gasoline without proper density adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline temperature important for this conversion?
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Gasoline density varies with temperature, so referencing 15.5°C standardizes measurements ensuring the mass flow rate reflects true fuel mass under specified conditions.
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Can I use this conversion for other liquids?
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No, this conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and should not be applied to other fluids without adjusting for their respective densities.
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What applications benefit from converting volumetric to mass flow?
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Conversions support combustion control, fuel billing accuracy, flow meter calibration, and process control in fuel handling and petroleum industries.
Key Terminology
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Cubic foot/hour [ft^3/h]
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A volumetric flow unit measuring the volume of fluid passing a point per hour.
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow unit representing kilograms of gasoline passing a point per second, standardized to a temperature of 15.5°C.
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Flow rate
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The quantity of fluid moving through a system per unit time, measured either by volume or mass.
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Density
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The mass per unit volume of a substance, which changes with temperature affecting flow rate conversions.