What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow measurements from cubic inch per minute, a volumetric unit, to kilogram per day for gasoline at 15.5°C, a mass flow unit standardized for temperature-based consistency in the petroleum industry.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in cubic inch per minute.
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Select the desired output unit: kilogram per day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent mass flow rate.
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Use the result for custody transfer, inventory, or fuel consumption calculations.
Key Features
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Converts small-scale volumetric flow rates to standardized mass flow rates.
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Specific for gasoline with density referenced at 15.5°C.
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Uses precise conversion factor for petroleum measurement consistency.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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2 cubic inch/minute equals approximately 34.8924 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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0.5 cubic inch/minute equals approximately 8.7231 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring leak or purge rates in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
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Reporting mass-based quantities for gasoline delivery in pipelines or tankers.
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Fuel inventory control and throughput reporting at refineries and fuel terminals.
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Calculating emissions and mass balances in petroleum processing operations.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm gasoline temperature is close to 15.5°C for accurate mass flow conversion.
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Use the conversion for small-scale flows such as in laboratory and instrumentation setups.
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Apply standardized units to ensure consistency in custody transfer and invoicing.
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Regularly verify units and conversion factors when used in different industrial contexts.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density at exactly 15.5°C; variations may reduce accuracy.
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Not suitable for fluids other than gasoline at the specified temperature.
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Dependent on consistent reference conditions for mass–volume conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does cubic inch per minute measure?
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It measures volumetric flow rate as one cubic inch of volume passing a point every minute, useful in small-scale fluid movement applications.
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Why is gasoline mass flow measured at 15.5°C?
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Because 15.5°C is the standard reference temperature used in petroleum measurement to ensure consistent volume-to-mass conversion and accurate accounting.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this converter is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and may be inaccurate for other fluids or temperatures.
Key Terminology
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Cubic inch/minute (in^3/min)
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A volumetric flow unit that quantifies how many cubic inches of fluid pass a given point each minute.
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow unit representing kilograms of gasoline per day, referenced at a standard temperature of 15.5°C for consistent mass-volume conversions.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring ownership and accounting of petroleum products, requiring precise measurement of quantities.