What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volumetric flow rates in gallons (US) per day into mass flow rates expressed in pounds per hour specifically for gasoline at a standard temperature of 15.5°C. It caters to petroleum industry needs by providing an accurate, temperature-referenced conversion.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in gallon (US)/day [gal (US)/d].
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Select the input and output units matching gallon (US)/day to pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Click the convert button to get the corresponding mass flow in pounds per hour.
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Use the results for engineering calculations, reporting, or flow measurement analysis.
Key Features
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Converts volumes in US gallons per day into mass flows in pounds per hour.
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References gasoline density at a standardized temperature of 15.5°C for precise calculations.
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Useful for custody transfer and fuel flow monitoring in pipelines, terminals, and vehicles.
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Supports engineering, calibration, and emission-related fuel flow applications.
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Easy to use and accessible online without any installations.
Examples
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10 gal (US)/day converts to 2.570833332 lb/h (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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5 gal (US)/day equals 1.285416666 lb/h (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Reporting daily water consumption or small flow rates in household and industrial settings.
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Measuring gasoline volume flows and converting them to mass flows for custody transfer.
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Monitoring fuel supply rates in engines, generators, and industrial burners using mass flow data.
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Calibrating flow meters and verifying fuel delivery systems with temperature-referenced measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is close to 15.5°C for accurate mass flow conversions.
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Use this converter specifically for standard gasoline properties to maintain reliability.
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Apply conversions to standard volumetric flow data obtained under consistent measurement conditions.
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Use results for engineering and custody-transfer purposes where temperature corrections are mandatory.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline being at the specified 15.5°C standard temperature.
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Variations in gasoline composition or temperature may alter density, affecting results.
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This conversion is intended for standard gasoline and may not suit fuels with different additives or densities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is temperature referenced at 15.5°C for this conversion?
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The 15.5°C temperature standardizes gasoline density to ensure consistent and accurate mass flow calculations across measurements.
Key Terminology
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gallon (US)/day [gal (US)/d]
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A volumetric flow rate unit equal to one US liquid gallon passing a point per day, used for reporting low-rate flows.
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pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating pounds of gasoline passing a point each hour, referenced to a temperature of 15.5°C for density corrections.
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Custody-transfer
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The process of metering and transferring fuel quantities that require precise, standardized measurement methods.