What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps transform mass flow rate measurements of gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates expressed in US gallons per hour, facilitating consistent and temperature-corrected flow monitoring.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilogram/day (gasoline at 15.5°C) that you want to convert
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Select the unit as kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) for the input
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Choose gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h] as the output unit
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Click Convert to see the corresponding volumetric flow rate in gal (US)/h
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline standardized at 15.5°C to volumetric flow rate in gal (US)/h
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Applies a standard conversion factor based on gasoline density at reference temperature
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Suitable for petroleum measurement, fuel delivery, and inventory reconciliation tasks
Examples
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Convert 10 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to gallon (US)/hour: 10 × 0.0148880512 = 0.148880512 gal (US)/h
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Convert 50 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to gallon (US)/hour: 50 × 0.0148880512 = 0.74440256 gal (US)/h
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline deliveries measured on a mass basis at 15.5°C
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Inventory management and throughput reporting at fuel depots and refineries requiring temperature correction
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Monitoring fuel consumption rates for engines and refining processes using standardized mass flow rates
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Specifying fuel flow in aviation, marine, and portable generator applications with volumetric flow units
Tips & Best Practices
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Use standardized gasoline density at 15.5°C for consistent conversion results
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Double-check input units to ensure you're converting from kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Apply conversion primarily in contexts that accept US gallons for volumetric flow rates
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Be aware that large mass flow inputs may be needed to reach significant volumetric flow outputs due to the conversion factor
Limitations
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Conversion relies on gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C; temperature changes or different gasoline compositions can alter accuracy
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The US gallon per hour unit is non-SI and might be incompatible with metric-only standards
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Small conversion factor implies that meaningful volumetric flow requires substantial mass flow values
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline temperature standardized at 15.5°C for this conversion?
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Standardizing gasoline density at 15.5°C allows for consistent mass-to-volume conversion and is commonly used in petroleum measurement for inventory and custody transfer.
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Can this conversion be used for other liquids besides gasoline?
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This conversion specifically applies to gasoline at 15.5°C. Using it for other liquids or temperatures may lead to inaccuracies.
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Why is the volumetric flow rate expressed in US gallons per hour?
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US gallons per hour is commonly used in non-SI systems, especially in fuel consumption measurement for small engines, pumps, and dosing systems.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow unit representing the kilograms of gasoline passing a point daily, corrected to a temperature of 15.5°C for consistent mass-volume conversion.
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Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit indicating the number of US liquid gallons flowing per hour, commonly used in fuel and small pump measurements.
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Conversion factor
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A numerical multiplier used to convert units from kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to gallon (US)/hour: 1 kilogram/day equals 0.0148880512 gal (US)/h.