What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow measurements from hundred-cubic foot per hour, a volumetric unit, to pound per minute, a mass flow rate for gasoline at the standardized temperature of 15.5°C, ensuring accurate and comparable results for various industrial and commercial applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the flow value in hundred-cubic foot/hour.
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Select the target unit as pound/minute for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Click the convert button to get the corresponding mass flow rate.
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Use the results for accurate reporting, engineering design, or transaction documentation.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow (hundred-cubic foot/hour) to mass flow (pound/minute) specific to gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Accounts for temperature and density standardization of gasoline for consistent measurements.
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Supports use cases in natural gas utilities and petroleum refining industries.
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Enables easy and reliable unit conversion for custody transfer, billing, and engineering workflows.
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Browser-based interface allowing quick access without software installation.
Examples
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1 hundred-cubic foot/hour converts to approximately 76.92 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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2 hundred-cubic foot/hour equals about 153.85 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Utility measurement and reporting of low gas flow rates for residential or commercial customers.
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Custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline shipments standardized at 15.5°C.
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Refinery or terminal metering and loading/unloading operations for gasoline.
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Engineering calculations such as pipeline sizing, pump selection, and emissions assessments.
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Specifying and monitoring low-rate gas supplies to appliances and process equipment.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure gasoline density is referenced at 15.5°C for reliable conversion results.
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Double-check input values for volumetric flow to avoid incorrect mass flow outputs.
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Use the tool within its specified context—applying it only to gasoline flows and the stated temperatures.
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Refer to flow units carefully to maintain consistency across engineering and reporting tasks.
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Validate outputs against known standards when used for custody transfer or billing.
Limitations
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Assumes gasoline density strictly at 15.5°C; deviations may lead to inaccuracies.
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Applicable primarily for converting low to moderate gas volumetric flow into gasoline mass flow only under correct fluid properties.
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Not suited for fluids other than gasoline or gases without adjusted density corrections.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C important for this conversion?
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15.5°C is the standard reference temperature used for petroleum product volume and density correction, ensuring comparability and consistency in gasoline mass flow measurements.
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Can I use this conversion for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion is designed specifically for gasoline at 15.5°C and should not be used for other fluids without proper density adjustments.
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What applications benefit from converting hundred-cubic foot/hour to pound/minute for gasoline?
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Applications include custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline shipments, refinery metering, pipeline engineering, fuel consumption monitoring, and environmental emissions measurement.
Key Terminology
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour
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A volumetric flow rate equal to 100 cubic feet passing a point each hour, typically used for gas or air flow measurements.
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate measuring the pounds of gasoline per minute standardized to a density at 15.5°C to account for temperature effects.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring product ownership with accurate measurement for invoicing and quality control.