What Is This Tool?
This converter translates volumetric flow rates measured in UK gallons per hour into mass flow rates expressed in pounds per second, specifically for gasoline at 15.5 °C, allowing precise fuel quantity assessment considering temperature-dependent density.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in gallon (UK) per hour
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Select the input unit as gal (UK)/h
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Choose the output unit as pound/second for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Click convert to see the mass flow equivalent
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Review example conversions for clarity
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow (gal (UK)/h) to mass flow (pound/second) for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Accounts for temperature-conditioned gasoline density
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Useful for fuel measurement and billing in petroleum industries
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Browser-based and simple to operate
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Provides conversion formula and examples
Examples
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10 gal (UK)/h converts to 0.020582947 pound/second
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50 gal (UK)/h converts to 0.102914735 pound/second
Common Use Cases
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Measuring small fuel consumption rates in equipment using imperial units
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Calculating mass flow for custody transfer and billing at fuel terminals
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Specifying pump flow rates in UK water-treatment and chemical dosing
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Fuel delivery evaluation in automotive engine testing
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Sizing fuel pumps in petroleum and automotive engineering
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm gasoline is conditioned at 15.5 °C for accurate conversion
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Use this converter only for gasoline due to density assumptions
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Refer to examples to ensure correct input and output unit selection
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Apply the conversion for precise fuel inventory and billing purposes
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline being at the standard temperature of 15.5 °C
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Variations in gasoline composition can affect conversion results
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Not applicable for fluids other than gasoline
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Density changes with temperature are not accounted beyond 15.5 °C condition
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline specified at 15.5 °C in this conversion?
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The 15.5 °C reference temperature standardizes gasoline density to ensure consistent mass flow measurements despite temperature variations.
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Can I use this conversion for other fuels or liquids?
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No, this conversion is specific to gasoline conditioned at 15.5 °C and does not apply accurately to other fluids.
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What practical applications does this conversion support?
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It supports custody transfer measurement, fuel pump sizing, engine testing, and inventory control in petroleum and automotive industries.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/hour
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A volumetric flow rate indicating how many UK gallons of fluid pass per hour.
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate representing pounds of gasoline flowing each second, normalized for temperature-dependent density.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid passing a point per unit time.
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Mass Flow Rate
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The mass of fluid passing a point per unit time.