What Is This Tool?
This converter translates flow rates measured in hundred-cubic foot per day—a volumetric measure used for gases or liquids—into pound per second mass rates for gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5°C, accounting for temperature-related density differences.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in hundred-cubic foot/day.
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Select the units of measurement (hundred-cubic foot/day to pound/second for gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Perform the conversion to obtain the equivalent mass flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates in hundred-cubic foot/day to mass flow rates in pound/second for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Uses an established conversion factor for precise translation between volume and mass flows.
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Ideal for engineering and utility applications including natural gas production and fuel measurement.
Examples
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10 hundred-cubic foot/day converts to 0.534199134 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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50 hundred-cubic foot/day converts to 2.67099567 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Reporting small natural gas well production or distribution pipeline flow rates.
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Calculating fuel mass flow for engine testing and fuel consumption assessments.
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Performing custody transfer measurements and inventory control in fuel terminals and pipelines.
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Designing and specifying fuel pumps and delivery systems in petroleum and automotive fields.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline is conditioned to 15.5°C for accurate mass flow conversion.
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Use this tool primarily for gasoline and flows measured at the specified reference temperature.
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Double-check units before conversion to avoid calculation errors.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline being at exactly 15.5°C; deviations affect density assumptions.
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Conversion assumes consistent gasoline properties and is not suited for other fluids or temperature ranges.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature of 15.5°C important for this conversion?
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15.5°C is the reference temperature to standardize gasoline density, which affects the mass flow calculation from volumetric flow.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No. This conversion factor is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and should not be applied to other fluids.
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What applications commonly use this conversion?
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It's used in natural gas production, fuel custody transfer, engine testing, and petroleum or automotive engineering tasks.
Key Terminology
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Hundred-cubic foot/day
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A volumetric flow rate representing 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point each day, used for small continuous gas or liquid flows.
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating pounds of gasoline per second, standardized at 15.5°C to account for density variations.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing through a point per unit time.
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Mass flow rate
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The mass of a substance passing through a point per unit time.