What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volumetric flow values expressed in cubic inch per second into mass flow rates measured in kilogram per minute specifically for gasoline at a standard reference temperature of 15.5°C. It is designed for applications requiring precise conversion between imperial volumetric units and mass units based on gasoline density.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in cubic inch per second
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Select cubic inch/second as the input unit
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Choose kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the output unit
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Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent mass flow rate
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow in cubic inch/second to mass flow in kilogram/minute for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Accounts for gasoline density at a standardized reference temperature for consistent results
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Applicable for fuel distribution, vehicle testing, and flowmeter calibration
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Simple, browser-based input and conversion process
Examples
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2 cubic inch/second equals 1.453851908 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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5 cubic inch/second equals 3.63462977 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Specifying and measuring small liquid flow rates in hydraulic and fuel systems
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Custody transfer and billing in gasoline terminals and pipelines using mass flow at 15.5°C
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Calibration and verification of fuel flowmeters with density corrections
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Fuel-consumption testing for engines and vehicles with standardized reference temperature
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure volumetric flow measurements are accurate to reduce conversion errors
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Use this conversion only for gasoline flow at 15.5°C to maintain validity
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Confirm that gasoline density adjustments are consistent with standardized reference temperature
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Apply this tool for comparing mass flow measurements across different systems and tests
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density is standardized at 15.5°C; deviations can impact results
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Accuracy depends on precision of the original volumetric flow measurement
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Not suitable for liquids other than gasoline or temperatures other than 15.5°C without adjustment
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the reference temperature of 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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It ensures consistent density-based mass flow calculations by accounting for thermal expansion and allows comparability across measurements.
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Can this conversion be used for other liquids besides gasoline?
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No, this conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and is not valid for other liquids without proper adjustments.
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What effects do measurement errors in cubic inch/second have?
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Inaccurate volumetric flow measurements will directly affect the accuracy of the converted mass flow values.
Key Terminology
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Cubic inch/second [in^3/s]
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A volumetric flow unit representing the volume of one cubic inch passing a point every second.
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Kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating kilograms of gasoline passing per minute, referenced to its density at 15.5°C.
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Reference Temperature
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A standardized temperature used to ensure consistent density and mass flow conversions across measurements.