What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from gallon (UK) per hour, representing volumetric flow, into pound per hour for gasoline at a standard temperature of 15.5°C, reflecting mass flow. It supports accurate fluid handling in various industrial and fuel-related processes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in gallon (UK) per hour format.
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Choose the target unit as pound per hour for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Start the conversion to obtain mass flow expressed in lb/h.
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Use the result for custody transfer calculations, fuel consumption reporting, or equipment calibration.
Key Features
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Converts imperial volumetric flow rates (gal (UK)/h) to mass flow rates (lb/h) for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Uses a precise conversion factor based on standard temperature correction for gasoline.
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Facilitates measurement translation essential for custody transfer, fuel consumption, and metering.
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Supports flow rates relevant to pumps, engines, and industrial burners.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick flow conversions.
Examples
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Convert 2 gal (UK)/h: 2 × 7.4098610379 = 14.8197220758 lb/h (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Convert 0.5 gal (UK)/h: 0.5 × 7.4098610379 = 3.704930519 lb/h (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Determining low-volume pump or dosing rates in UK water-treatment and chemical processes.
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Reporting small fuel consumption rates in equipment using imperial units.
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Conducting custody transfer and metering of gasoline in pipelines, terminals, or tanker trucks with temperature correction.
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Specifying fuel supply rates for engines and industrial burners based on mass flow.
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Calibrating and verifying flow meters and delivery systems requiring temperature-referenced mass flows.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure flow measurements relate to gasoline at 15.5°C for accurate mass conversion.
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Avoid using this factor for fluids or fuels other than gasoline to prevent errors.
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Be mindful of measurement precision, especially at low volumetric flow rates needing sensitive instruments.
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Apply the conversion primarily in contexts involving custody transfer, engine performance, or industrial burner monitoring.
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Check temperature conditions closely since deviations affect density and conversion accuracy.
Limitations
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Applies only to gasoline density standardized at 15.5 °C; variations may lead to inaccuracies.
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Not suitable for other fluids or fuel blends without adjustment.
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Requires sensitive measurement tools for low flow rates to ensure reliable results.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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The 15.5°C temperature standardizes gasoline density and is used to correct volume to mass during custody and engineering calculations.
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Can I use this conversion factor for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this factor is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C; other fluids require different conversion rates.
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What are common applications of this conversion?
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It’s commonly used in fuel custody transfer, engine fuel consumption measurement, industrial burner flow calibration, and metering systems.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/hour [gal (UK)/h]
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A volumetric flow rate indicating one imperial gallon of fluid passing per hour, equal to 4.54609 liters per hour.
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit representing one pound of gasoline passing each hour, standardized to 15.5°C for density correction.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of measuring and transferring ownership of fuel quantities, requiring precise volume-to-mass conversions at standard conditions.