What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow rates measured in kilograms per day for gasoline at 15.5°C to volumetric flow rates expressed in cubic meters per second. It applies temperature-corrected mass flow values to their volumetric equivalents used in engineering and fluid dynamics contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Select the source unit as kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Choose cubic meter/second [m^3/s] as the target unit
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rates of gasoline standardized at 15.5°C to volumetric flow rates
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Supports petroleum industry applications including custody transfer and inventory management
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Expresses volumetric flow in standard SI unit cubic meter per second
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Useful for hydraulic system design, pipeline flow control, and emissions calculations
Examples
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1000 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 1.5654834571759e-5 cubic meter/second [m^3/s]
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500 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 7.8274172858795e-6 cubic meter/second [m^3/s]
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline deliveries by pipeline, tanker, or terminal
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Inventory reconciliation and throughput reporting at fuel depots and refineries
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Calculating fuel consumption, emissions, or process mass balances in refining operations
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Measuring and specifying flow rates for hydraulic system and pump design
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is referenced at 15.5°C for accurate conversions
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Use this conversion specifically for gasoline; do not apply to other fluids without adjustments
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Apply this conversion when volumetric flow rates are needed from mass flow measurements
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Understand that small mass flow values require precision due to the tiny conversion factor
Limitations
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The conversion assumes gasoline density corrected at 15.5°C and may not hold for other temperatures
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Precision is important for low mass flow rates because of the very small conversion factor
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This conversion is specific to gasoline and is inaccurate for other fluids without density adjustments
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 to correct volumetric measurements for gasoline, ensuring consistent mass–volume conversion in custody transfer and inventory processes.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion is specific to gasoline with density referenced at 15.5°C and may not be accurate for other fluids without adjusting for their densities.
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What does cubic meter per second represent in this context?
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Cubic meter per second is the SI unit for volumetric flow rate, indicating how much volume of fluid passes through a point every second.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate for gasoline measured per day, standardized at 15.5°C to maintain consistent mass-to-volume conversion.
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Cubic meter/second [m^3/s]
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The SI derived unit representing volumetric flow rate, defining how many cubic meters of fluid flow through a point every second.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring ownership of gasoline quantities where standardized measurements are necessary for accurate invoicing.