What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms gasoline mass flow rates measured in kilograms per day at 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates expressed as barrels (US) per day. It standardizes mass-to-volume conversions for petroleum applications, ensuring consistent reporting across industry operations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline mass flow value in kilogram/day measured at 15.5°C
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Select kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the input unit
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Choose barrel (US)/day [bbl (US)/d] as the output unit
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Click convert to see the flow rate expressed in barrels per day
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow from mass units (kg/day) at 15.5°C to volumetric units (bbl US/day)
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References gasoline density at a standard temperature for reliable conversions
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Supports petroleum industry applications such as custody transfer and inventory management
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit translations
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Includes detailed examples for typical conversion scenarios
Examples
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1000 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 8.5074578 barrel (US)/day
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500 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 4.2537289 barrel (US)/day
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline deliveries via pipeline, tanker, or terminal using standardized mass flow
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Reconciliation of inventories and throughput reporting at fuel depots and refineries regardless of temperature variations
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Calculating fuel consumption, emissions, and mass balances in refining and distribution processes where temperature correction is critical
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Reporting crude oil production rates and expressing refinery throughput or energy market supply and demand
Tips & Best Practices
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Always use temperature-corrected mass flow rates at 15.5°C for consistent measurement
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Verify unit selections match the flow type to avoid conversion errors
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Use this conversion tool to align volumetric reporting with mass-based custody transfer standards
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Consider the influence of gasoline composition and temperature variations when interpreting results
Limitations
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Dependence on gasoline density at 15.5°C means accuracy may vary if temperature or composition changes
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Conversion assumes standard conditions and does not adjust for pressure differences or non-standard gasoline types
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Results should be used as approximations when exact field measurements differ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density referenced to 15.5°C for this conversion?
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The 15.5°C reference temperature standardizes gasoline density measurements to ensure consistent mass–volume conversions across petroleum operations and reporting.
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Can this converter be used for other fuels or temperature conditions?
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This tool specifically converts gasoline flow rates standardized at 15.5°C and is not intended for other fuels or temperature references.
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What is one US barrel in liters used in this conversion?
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One US barrel equals approximately 158.9873 liters, which is the volumetric unit used for oil measurements in the petroleum industry.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate measurement for gasoline where density is standardized to 15.5°C to enable consistent volume-to-mass calculations.
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Barrel (US)/day [bbl (US)/d]
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A volumetric flow rate representing the number of US oil barrels, each equal to 42 US gallons, passing a point per day.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring petroleum product ownership between parties with precise measurement for accounting and invoicing.