What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert volumetric flow rates measured in hundred-cubic foot per minute to mass flow rates expressed in kilogram per minute for gasoline at 15.5°C. This conversion accounts for density at a standardized reference temperature, providing consistent and comparable mass-based flow measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in hundred-cubic foot per minute
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Select the target unit as kilogram per minute for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Click the convert button to get the mass flow result
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Use the output for fuel billing, calibration, or testing applications
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow (hundred-cubic foot/minute) to mass flow (kilogram/minute) specific to gasoline at 15.5°C
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Uses a standardized temperature reference to ensure consistent mass–volume conversions
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Useful for fuel billing, flowmeter calibration, and fuel consumption testing
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Provides exact conversion based on a precise conversion factor
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Browser-based and easy to use for industrial and calibration applications
Examples
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2 hundred-cubic foot/minute = 4187.0934951438 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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0.5 hundred-cubic foot/minute = 1046.77337378595 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Specifying HVAC and industrial blower capacities for volumetric airflow
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Custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline in terminals or pipelines using mass at 15.5°C reference
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Calibrating and verifying fuel flowmeters and tanker loading/unloading
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Testing engine fuel consumption with mass flow standardized to 15.5°C
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure gasoline density corresponds to 15.5°C reference for accurate results
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Use conversion results specifically when fuel matches gasoline properties at the given temperature
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Regularly recalibrate flowmeters to maintain accuracy in mass flow measurements
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Be aware of environmental conditions like temperature and pressure that may affect measurements
Limitations
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Conversion is based strictly on gasoline density at 15.5°C, deviations affect accuracy
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Volume flow and mass flow represent different physical properties and require proper context
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Real-world temperature, composition changes, and impurities can cause measurement deviations
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the reference temperature 15.5°C used for gasoline?
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Using the 15.5°C reference temperature for gasoline density allows consistent and comparable mass to volume conversions by accounting for thermal expansion.
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Can I use this converter for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion is valid only when the fluid properties match gasoline at 15.5°C due to specific density considerations.
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What impact do temperature fluctuations have on this conversion?
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Variations in temperature from 15.5°C can affect gasoline density and thus lead to less accurate mass flow results using this conversion.
Key Terminology
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Hundred-cubic foot/minute
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A volumetric flow unit representing 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point every minute.
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Kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit expressing the mass of gasoline flowing per minute, referenced to gasoline density at 15.5°C.
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Reference Temperature
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A standardized temperature used to ensure consistent mass and volume conversions by accounting for fluid density changes.