What Is This Tool?
This converter translates mass flow rates of gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5°C from kilogram per day to volumetric flow rates in cubic inch per minute. It supports precise conversion important for petroleum custody transfer, fuel inventory, and small-scale flow applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to convert.
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Select the source unit as kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Select the target unit as cubic inch/minute [in³/min].
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Click convert to get the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
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Use results for application in flow measurement or process control.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline standardized at 15.5°C to volumetric flow rate.
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Supports petroleum industry and refining process measurements.
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Provides conversion from kilogram/day to cubic inch/minute for small fluid flows.
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Browser-based and easy to use without additional software.
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Includes example calculations for clarity.
Examples
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10 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.573189971 cubic inch/minute.
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50 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 2.865949855 cubic inch/minute.
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Multiply any kilogram/day input by 0.0573189971 to find cubic inch/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline where mass flow must be standardized at 15.5°C.
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Fuel depot inventory reconciliation comparing mass and volumetric flows.
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Pump output characterization and leakage rate specification in pneumatic systems.
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Lab instrumentation involving low flow rates in microfluidics or electronic cooling.
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Refining process mass balance calculations with temperature-corrected flows.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure gasoline temperature is standardized to 15.5°C for accurate conversion.
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Use the conversion factor 0.0573189971 for consistent results.
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Consider the difference in units’ time bases when comparing or integrating data.
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Apply this converter for small volumetric flow measurements typical in instrumentation.
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Verify the gasoline composition matches assumptions to avoid discrepancies.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density being standardized at 15.5°C; deviations affect results.
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Volume flow is given per minute versus mass flow per day, requiring careful interpretation.
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Small volumetric values may encounter measurement precision issues in practice.
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This tool does not adjust for changes in gasoline composition or temperature variations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline referenced to 15.5°C in this conversion?
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Referencing gasoline density at 15.5°C standardizes volumetric measurements for custody transfer and inventory accuracy.
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Can this converter handle other temperature conditions?
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No, the conversion requires gasoline density specifically standardized at 15.5°C for accuracy.
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What does cubic inch per minute measure in this context?
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It quantifies volumetric flow rate representing volume of liquid or gas moving per minute through a point.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate measuring gasoline passing a point per day, corrected to a temperature of 15.5°C for standardized density.
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Cubic inch/minute [in³/min]
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one cubic inch of liquid or gas flowing past a point each minute.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring ownership of petroleum products where accurate measurement of quantities is essential.