What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volumetric flow measured in cubic yards per hour into mass flow in pounds per hour, specifically adjusted for gasoline at 15.5°C. It is designed to aid users in converting between volume-based and mass-based units important in fuel transport, metering, and engineering workflows.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in cubic yards per hour (yd³/h) you want to convert
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Select the corresponding units: from cubic yard/hour to pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Click the convert button to obtain the mass flow rate in pounds per hour
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Use the result for custody or engineering calculations involving gasoline flow
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rate (yd³/h) to mass flow rate (lb/h) for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Uses a defined standard temperature reference for accurate gasoline density correction
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Suitable for applications like custody transfer, fuel supply management, and flow meter calibration
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Provides a straightforward formula for conversion
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Includes example calculations for quick reference
Examples
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2 yd³/h converts to 2492.35948 lb/h (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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0.5 yd³/h converts to 623.08987 lb/h (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Specifying pump or dredge discharge rates for excavation and sediment removal
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Measuring gasoline custody transfer within pipelines, terminals, or tanker trucks corrected to 15.5°C
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Calibrating flow meters for fuel delivery systems requiring temperature-referenced mass flow
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Specifying fuel consumption or supply rates for engines, generators, and industrial burners
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is at 15.5°C for accurate conversion results
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Use this conversion only for gasoline; different fluids require other parameters
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Verify flow meter calibration aligns with temperature-corrected mass flow standards
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Regularly review operational temperature and composition to maintain accuracy
Limitations
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Applicable only for gasoline density referenced at exactly 15.5°C; temperature or composition variations affect accuracy
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Not suitable for converting other fluids without adjustment for their properties
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Requires accurate temperature and density data to prevent errors in custody or engineering calculations
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C important for this conversion?
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The temperature 15.5°C is a standard reference point used for correcting gasoline density to ensure accurate mass flow measurements during custody and engineering 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 without appropriate adjustments for their temperature and density.
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What does 1 cubic yard/hour represent in this context?
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It represents the volume of one cubic yard passing a point in one hour, used as a volumetric flow rate measurement.
Key Terminology
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Cubic yard/hour [yd³/h]
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A unit of volumetric flow rate representing one cubic yard of fluid or material passing a point per hour.
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating one pound of gasoline passing a point per hour, referenced to 15.5°C to account for temperature effects on density.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring ownership and measurement of fluids like gasoline, requiring precise flow rate and density corrections.