What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms flow measurements from cubic inches per minute to kilograms per second specifically for gasoline at 15.5°C. It helps translate small-scale volumetric flow data into standardized mass flow rates useful in engineering and fuel management.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in cubic inch per minute into the input field
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Select 'cubic inch/minute [in^3/min]' as the source unit
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Choose 'kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)' as the target unit
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Click on the convert button to see the calculated mass flow result
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Use the output for your fuel metering or engineering calculations
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow (in^3/min) to mass flow (kg/s) for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Applies a fixed conversion rate based on gasoline density at 15.5°C
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Supports applications in fuel metering, engine control, and laboratory testing
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Easy to use with clear input and output units
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Browser-based and accessible without installations
Examples
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10 cubic inch/minute converts to 0.002019239 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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50 cubic inch/minute converts to 0.010096195 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Determining fuel mass flow for engine and turbine combustion control
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Fuel custody transfer and billing at terminals using reference temperature mass flow
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Calibrating and testing flow meters in refineries or pipelines
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Converting small volumetric flow rates in laboratory fuel flow experiments
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Monitoring precise low flow rates in pneumatic or hydraulic systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the gasoline density is referenced at 15.5°C for accurate conversion
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Avoid using this conversion for fluids other than gasoline or at different temperatures
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Use precise instrumentation when measuring very low flow rates
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Cross-check converted results with calibration data when possible
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Apply conversion only when small volumetric flow rates need mass flow representation
Limitations
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The conversion is limited to gasoline at 15.5°C and may not apply to other fluids
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Temperature or fuel composition changes can alter density and affect results
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Instrumentation sensitivity may limit accuracy at very low flow rates
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Not suitable for flows outside the scope of small-scale or microfluidic systems
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Conversion does not account for variations beyond the specified temperature reference
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density at 15.5°C used for this conversion?
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15.5°C is a standard reference temperature commonly used to account for temperature-dependent density changes in liquid fuels, ensuring consistency in mass flow calculations.
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Can I use this conversion for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and should not be applied to other fluids or temperatures without proper adjustments.
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What should I do if my flow rates are very low?
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Be aware that measurement precision may be limited by instrument sensitivity at very low flow rates; use precise instruments and verify calibration when possible.
Key Terminology
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Cubic inch/minute [in^3/min]
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A unit describing volumetric flow rate equal to one cubic inch of fluid passing a point per minute, commonly used for small-scale fluid or gas flow measurements.
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit representing how many kilograms of gasoline flow per second, referencing gasoline density at 15.5°C for standardization.
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Conversion Rate
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A fixed multiplier that translates cubic inch per minute measurements into kilogram per second values based on gasoline's properties at 15.5°C.