What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change volumetric flow rate values measured in cubic meters per hour into mass flow rates measured in kilograms per day, specifically for gasoline referenced at 15.5°C. It helps translate volume-based flow measurements into mass-based ones standardized at a reference temperature commonly used in petroleum measurement.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in cubic meters per hour that you want to convert.
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Select the source unit as cubic meter/hour and the target unit as kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent mass flow rate in kilograms per day.
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Use the results for petroleum industry applications like accounting, inventory, or process calculations.
Key Features
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Converts flow rates from cubic meter/hour to kilogram/day for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Uses a fixed conversion rate based on gasoline density at a reference temperature.
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Supports industry applications such as custody transfer, inventory management, and fuel consumption calculations.
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Provides clear examples illustrating the conversion process.
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Web-based and easy to use without requiring complex calculations.
Examples
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2 cubic meter/hour equals 35487.794713446 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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0.5 cubic meter/hour equals 8871.9486783615 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Specifying pump and compressor capacities in water and fuel systems.
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Performing custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline by pipeline or tanker at 15.5°C.
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Reconciliation of fuel inventories and throughput reporting at refineries and depots.
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Calculating fuel consumption, process mass balances, and emissions in refining and distribution.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always use the reference temperature of 15.5°C for gasoline to ensure standardized mass flow measurements.
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Verify that the gasoline density corresponds to the reference temperature before converting.
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Use this conversion for legal and custody transfer purposes where mass-based units are required.
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Check measurement conditions to avoid errors caused by temperature or composition variations.
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Confirm units carefully before conversion to maintain accuracy and consistency.
Limitations
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Conversion relies on gasoline density referenced only to 15.5°C and may not apply at other temperatures.
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Variations in gasoline composition or measurement conditions can affect conversion accuracy.
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Not suitable for volumes or masses measured without temperature correction or density information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the reference temperature of 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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15.5°C is the standard temperature used to reference gasoline density to ensure consistent and comparable mass-volume conversions in petroleum measurement.
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Can I use this conversion for gasoline at temperatures other than 15.5°C?
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No, this conversion is specific to gasoline density at 15.5°C. Using it at different temperatures requires appropriate corrections.
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What industries benefit from converting cubic meter/hour to kilogram/day for gasoline?
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Petroleum refineries, fuel distribution terminals, pipeline transport, and fuel consumption monitoring rely on this conversion for accurate mass flow data.
Key Terminology
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Cubic meter/hour [m^3/h]
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A unit of volumetric flow representing one cubic meter of fluid passing a point per hour, used for liquids and gases.
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit specifying the kilograms of gasoline passing a point per day, with density referenced to 15.5°C for consistency.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring responsibility and ownership of a product such as gasoline, requiring accurate mass flow measurements.