What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rates from gallon (UK) per hour, a volumetric unit based on imperial gallons, to kilogram per day specifically standardized for gasoline measured at 15.5°C. It helps translate volume flows to temperature-corrected mass flows required in petroleum and process industries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value expressed in gallon (UK)/hour
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Select the target unit as kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Click convert to get the equivalent mass flow rate
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Use the conversion output for inventory, billing, or process calculations
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow in gallon (UK)/hour to mass flow in kilogram/day for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Supports accurate temperature-based mass flow conversion used in petroleum measurement
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Applicable for fuel inventory, custody transfer, and process monitoring
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User-friendly interface for quick and easy unit conversions
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Web-based tool accessible from any browser without downloads
Examples
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2 gal (UK)/h equals 161.3307086688 kg/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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0.5 gal (UK)/h equals 40.3326771672 kg/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Specifying low-volume fuel or lubricant consumption rates in imperial units
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Performing custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline pipelines or tanker deliveries
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Reconciliation and throughput reporting at refineries and fuel depots
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Monitoring drip irrigation or leak flow rates expressed in UK gallons per hour
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Calculating fuel consumption and emissions in temperature-corrected mass flow terms
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure flow measurements are accurate, especially at low rates
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Remember the conversion assumes gasoline density at 15.5°C standard temperature
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Use this conversion specifically for gasoline; other fluids require different references
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Verify input units carefully before conversion for correct results
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Utilize the output for consistent fuel accounting and process control
Limitations
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Assumes gasoline density at 15.5°C; deviations affect accuracy
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Not suitable for fluids other than gasoline without adjustment
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Requires precise tools to measure very low flow rates reliably
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature of 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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The temperature 15.5°C serves as a standard reference in petroleum measurement to correct volumetric measurements to a common basis for consistent mass flow calculations.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and may not provide accurate results for other fluids without density adjustments.
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What industries commonly use this flow conversion?
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Fuel depots, refineries, pipeline custody transfer, tanker fueling, water treatment plants, and process industries dealing with temperature-corrected fuel flows use this conversion.
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Is it important to have precise flow measurements when converting low rates?
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Yes, accurate measurement of low flow rates is essential because small errors can significantly affect the converted mass flow result.
Key Terminology
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gallon (UK)/hour
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A volumetric flow rate representing one imperial gallon of fluid passing a point each hour, equal to 4.54609 liters per hour.
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kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate indicating kilograms of gasoline passing a point per day standardized to a temperature of 15.5°C for accurate mass-volume conversion.
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custody transfer
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The process of transferring fuel or fluid ownership where accurate measurement and standardization of quantities is critical.