What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow measurements from kilogram per day of gasoline at 15.5°C to gallon (UK) per second. It helps translate standardized mass flow into volumetric flow using imperial units, supporting processes in petroleum refining, fuel distribution, and systems using UK measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow rate in kilogram/day 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 gallon (UK)/second as the output unit
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Submit to see the equivalent volumetric flow rate in gallon (UK)/second
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow rates from mass-based to volume-based units
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Uses standardized temperature of 15.5°C for accurate reference
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Supports imperial (UK) gallon per second unit common in UK-rate systems
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Provides easy-to-use, browser-based unit conversion
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Facilitates flow measurement compatibility in custody, inventory, and process control
Examples
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1000 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 0.00344 gallon (UK)/second
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500 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 0.00172 gallon (UK)/second
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline delivered through pipelines, tankers, or terminals reported on mass basis standardized at 15.5°C
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Inventory reconciliation and throughput tracking at fuel depots and refineries requiring temperature-corrected flow data
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Calculating fuel consumption, emissions, and process balances where mass flow is converted to volumetric flow in imperial units
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Specifying pump and meter capacities for systems using UK gallons
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Reporting transient flows in water supply or firefighting systems that use imperial units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline flow input is referenced to 15.5°C for accurate conversions
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Use this tool when working with UK-standard equipment or reporting requirements
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Check for temperature and composition consistency since variations can affect volume
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Use the converted volumetric flow to compare with imperial-based meters and documentation
Limitations
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Conversion depends on gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C; changes in temperature or composition affect volume accuracy
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Mass-to-volume conversion requires consistent reference data for correct results
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Small conversion factor means very low mass flows result in very low volumetric rates, which can be difficult to measure precisely
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline flow at 15.5°C used in the conversion?
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The temperature of 15.5°C is a standard reference to correct volumetric measurements for consistent mass-to-volume conversion, important in petroleum custody and inventory.
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Can I use this converter for other fuels or temperatures?
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This converter specifically references gasoline at 15.5°C. Using it for other fuels or temperatures may result in inaccurate conversions due to differences in density and composition.
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What does one gallon (UK)/second represent?
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One gallon (UK)/second is a volumetric flow rate where one imperial gallon (4.54609 litres) of fluid passes 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 of gasoline per day with density referenced to 15.5°C for temperature-corrected measurement.
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Gallon (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow rate where one imperial gallon (4.54609 litres) passes a point each second.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of measuring and transferring ownership of petroleum products often requiring standardized measurement units.