What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow rates measured in hundred-cubic foot/hour, a volumetric gas flow unit, into pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C), a mass flow unit standardized for gasoline. It is useful for translating volume-based measurements into mass-based values used in petroleum and refinery settings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in hundred-cubic foot/hour.
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Select the from-unit as hundred-cubic foot/hour and the to-unit as pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent mass flow in pounds per day.
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Review the results which standardize gasoline measurement at the reference temperature.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates in hundred-cubic foot/hour to mass flow rates in pound/day for gasoline.
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Includes temperature standardization at 15.5°C to ensure consistent gasoline measurement.
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Supports applications in custody transfer, inventory control, and refinery process calculations.
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Clear and straightforward conversion with known conversion factor.
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Browser-based and easy to use without additional software.
Examples
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2 hundred-cubic foot/hour converts to 221,543.06 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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0.5 hundred-cubic foot/hour converts to 55,385.77 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Utility measurement and reporting of small gas flow rates in residential or commercial settings.
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Custody transfer and inventory accounting of gasoline standardized to 15.5°C at terminals and pipelines.
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Refinery throughput and mass-balance calculations for gasoline processing and blending.
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Fuel consumption and emissions reporting requiring standardized mass flow data.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline measurements are standardized to 15.5°C for accurate conversion results.
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Use this converter specifically for gasoline or similar liquids at the reference temperature.
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Verify input flow rates are measured under consistent conditions to avoid errors.
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Apply corrections if flows were recorded at temperatures other than 15.5°C.
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Use the tool for low-to-moderate flow rates commonly measured in hundred-cubic foot/hour units.
Limitations
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Conversion depends on gasoline standardized at 15.5°C; deviations can affect accuracy.
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Conversion from volumetric to mass flow requires consistent reference conditions.
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Not applicable for fluids or gas compositions other than gasoline at 15.5°C without adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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15.5°C is the reference temperature used to standardize gasoline density for accurate mass flow calculations.
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Can I use this converter for fluids other than gasoline?
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This converter is designed specifically for gasoline at 15.5°C and may not produce accurate results for other fluids.
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What should I do if my flow measurements are at a different temperature?
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You should correct the measurements to the 15.5°C reference temperature before using this converter for accurate results.
Key Terminology
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour
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A volumetric flow rate unit denoting 100 cubic feet passing a point each hour, used for measuring low to moderate gas flows.
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Pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow unit indicating the pounds of gasoline processed or consumed per day standardized at 15.5°C temperature.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring ownership and measurement of gasoline or petroleum products between parties, requiring precise flow measurements.