Why convert from gallon (US)/hour to pound/second for gasoline?

Converting volumetric flow to mass flow reflects the temperature-dependent density of gasoline, improving precision in fuel measurement and control.

What industries commonly use this conversion?

Petroleum and automotive sectors, engine testing, fuel custody transfer, and pipeline measurement frequently require this conversion.

How does temperature affect the conversion accuracy?

Changes in gasoline temperature alter its density, so deviations from 15.5°C affect the accuracy of mass flow calculations.

How to Convert from Gallon (US)/hour to Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)

Learn how to convert flow rates from US gallons per hour to pounds per second for gasoline at 15.5°C, including practical use cases and limitations.

Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]

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Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h] to Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5%b0C) Conversion Table

Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]	Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5%b0C)

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Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h] to Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5%b0C) Conversion Table
Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]	Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5%b0C)

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms flow measurements from gallon (US) per hour, a volume rate, to pound per second for gasoline at 15.5°C, a mass flow rate accounting for temperature-dependent density.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in gallon (US) per hour you want to convert
Select pound per second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the output unit
Execute the conversion to receive the equivalent mass flow rate

Key Features

Converts volumetric flow (gal (US)/h) to mass flow (lb/s) for gasoline at 15.5°C
Based on a specific conversion rate that accounts for gasoline density at reference temperature
Suitable for fuel consumption and industrial flow measurement applications

Examples

10 gal (US)/h equals 0.017138889 lb/s for gasoline at 15.5°C
50 gal (US)/h equals 0.085694445 lb/s for gasoline at 15.5°C

Common Use Cases

Fuel burn rates monitoring in small aircraft, marine engines, and portable generators
Measuring flows for small pumps and dosing systems such as chemical dosing or condensate removal
Custody transfer and fuel inventory control where volumetric flow converts to mass
Engine testing and fuel consumption reporting in automotive engineering

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion when gasoline temperature is around 15.5°C for accurate mass flow results
Consider the impact of temperature deviations on gasoline density and measurement accuracy
Account for variations in gasoline composition when high precision is required

Limitations

Accuracy depends on gasoline being at the reference temperature of 15.5°C
Density changes with temperature shifts which can alter mass flow rate calculations
Variations in gasoline additives and composition affect density and must be considered

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert from gallon (US)/hour to pound/second for gasoline?: Converting volumetric flow to mass flow reflects the temperature-dependent density of gasoline, improving precision in fuel measurement and control.
What industries commonly use this conversion?: Petroleum and automotive sectors, engine testing, fuel custody transfer, and pipeline measurement frequently require this conversion.
How does temperature affect the conversion accuracy?: Changes in gasoline temperature alter its density, so deviations from 15.5°C affect the accuracy of mass flow calculations.

Key Terminology

Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]: A volumetric flow rate measuring how many US liquid gallons pass a point each hour, used primarily for liquid flow in non-SI units.
Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C): A mass flow rate expressed as pounds of gasoline passing a point per second, standardized at 15.5°C to consider density variations with temperature.
Mass flow rate: The quantity of mass passing through a given surface per unit of time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 gallon (US)/hour measure?

Mass flow of gasoline

Volumetric flow rate in US liquid gallons per hour

Temperature of gasoline

Why is gasoline specified at 15.5°C in this conversion?

To standardize volume measurements

To account for temperature-dependent density when measuring mass flow

Because it is the boiling point of gasoline

Which is a key limitation of the gallon (US)/hour to pound/second conversion?

It assumes gasoline density is constant regardless of temperature

It applies only to gaseous fuels

It requires knowing the color of gasoline

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