What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rates measured in kilobarrel (US)/day, a volumetric unit used mainly in the oil industry, into pound/minute, a mass flow unit specifically referencing gasoline density at 15.5°C. It helps standardize measurements for custody transfer, billing, quality control, and engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the flow value in kilobarrel (US)/day you want to convert
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Select pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the target unit
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Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent mass flow rate
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Use the resulting value for reporting, billing, or engineering calculations
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow from kilobarrel (US)/day to mass flow in pound/minute standardized at 15.5°C
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Reflects common industry standards for gasoline flow measurement
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit translation
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Supports oil and gas sector applications including refinery and pipeline operations
Examples
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Convert 2 kilobarrel (US)/day to pound/minute resulting in approximately 359.92 pound/minute
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Convert 0.5 kilobarrel (US)/day to pound/minute resulting in approximately 89.98 pound/minute
Common Use Cases
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Reporting an oil field's production rate in standardized mass flow
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Specifying pipeline or tanker throughput in gasoline shipments
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Refinery crude oil processing capacity measurements
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Custody transfer and invoicing where volume is corrected to 15.5°C
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Engineering tasks such as pump selection and emissions estimation
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the gasoline density reference temperature is 15.5°C for accurate conversion
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Use this conversion only for gasoline due to its specific density standard
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Double-check measurements and calibration for consistent results
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Apply the tool for custody transfer and quality control to maintain standardization
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density at 15.5°C; results vary if temperature differs
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Not directly applicable to other petroleum products without adjustments
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Accuracy depends on precise calibration and temperature control during measurement
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C in this conversion?
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15.5°C is a standard reference temperature used for petroleum products to ensure volume and density corrections account for thermal expansion, enabling consistent mass flow comparison.
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Can this conversion tool be used for other fuels besides gasoline?
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No, this tool is designed specifically for gasoline with density at 15.5°C. Different fuels require their own density references and conversion factors.
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What industries benefit from using this unit converter?
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Oil and gas industries such as refineries, pipelines, terminals, and logistics operations use this conversion to measure and report fuel flows accurately.
Key Terminology
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Kilobarrel (US)/day
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A volumetric unit equal to 1,000 US oil barrels per day, used to express crude oil flow rates.
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate measuring pounds of gasoline per minute, referenced to a standardized temperature of 15.5°C for consistency.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring oil or gasoline ownership measured by standardized flow units for billing and reporting.