What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate flow rate measurements from cubic inch per second, a unit of volumetric flow in imperial units, into kilogram per hour for gasoline at 15.5°C, a mass flow rate normalized to standard gasoline density at this temperature.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in cubic inch per second [in^3/s] you want to convert.
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Select or confirm the target unit as kilogram per hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Initiate the conversion to obtain the corresponding mass flow rate based on the standardized gasoline density.
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Review the result for your required application such as billing, performance tests, or equipment calibration.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow in cubic inch/second to mass flow in kilogram/hour specifically for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Utilizes a conversion rate based on gasoline density at 15.5°C for accurate flow rate translation.
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Ideal for applications in petroleum, fuel distribution, engine testing, and flow meter calibration.
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Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input and output.
Examples
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2 in^3/s × 43.6155572364 = 87.2311144728 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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0.5 in^3/s × 43.6155572364 = 21.8077786182 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Measuring small liquid flow rates in hydraulic components and miniature pumps using imperial units.
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Reporting and converting gasoline volumes to mass flow rates for custody transfer and billing at terminals or pipelines.
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Standardizing fuel consumption and engine fuel flow data by accounting for gasoline density at reference temperature.
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Calibrating flow meters and dispensers with density-corrected mass flow rates for greater accuracy.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the gasoline temperature is close to 15.5°C for the conversion to remain accurate.
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Use this converter specifically for gasoline and avoid applying it to other fluids without proper adjustments.
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Confirm that flow rates are initially measured or expressed in cubic inch per second to match the input unit.
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Regularly calibrate measurement instruments to maintain reliable conversion and flow reporting.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on the gasoline density at exactly 15.5°C and may vary with temperature or fuel composition changes.
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This conversion applies only to gasoline at 15.5°C and is not directly applicable to other liquids or temperatures without modification.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline temperature specified as 15.5°C in this conversion?
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The unit kilogram per hour for gasoline is referenced to the density at 15.5°C to ensure consistent and standardized mass flow measurements and conversions.
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Can I use this converter for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and may not yield accurate results for other fluids or temperatures.
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What does cubic inch per second measure in this context?
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Cubic inch per second is a volumetric flow rate unit describing the volume of fluid passing a point every second, commonly used in imperial systems.
Key Terminology
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Cubic inch/second [in^3/s]
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A volumetric flow rate unit describing one cubic inch of fluid passing a point every second, commonly used in imperial or US customary systems.
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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 delivered or consumed per hour, referenced to its density at 15.5°C for consistency.
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Flow Meter Calibration
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The process of verifying and adjusting flow meters using standard reference values such as density-corrected mass flow rates.