What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform flow measurements expressed as kilograms per day of gasoline at 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates in U.S. gallons per second. It standardizes gasoline mass flow rates based on a specific temperature to help with operational measurements and reporting where volume units are required.
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 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the source unit
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Choose gallon (US)/second as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the flow rate in gallon (US)/second
Key Features
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Supports mass flow rates of gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5°C for consistency
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Converts to U.S. gallon per second for volumetric flow measurement
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Includes standardized conversion factors for petroleum industry use
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Suitable for custody transfer, inventory control, and process monitoring
Examples
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1000 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.00413557 gallon (US)/second
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500 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.00206778 gallon (US)/second
Common Use Cases
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Converting gasoline flow rates for custody transfer and invoicing in pipelines and terminals
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Reconciling inventories and throughput reporting in fuel depots and refineries
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Calculating fuel consumption and emissions using temperature-corrected mass flow
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Measuring and reporting volumetric flow for operational equipment calibration
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure gasoline density corresponds to the 15.5°C reference when converting
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Use this conversion when volumetric units are required alongside mass units
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Be cautious of rounding errors when converting very small flow values
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Avoid applying this conversion to fluids other than gasoline without adjustments
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density being at the reference temperature of 15.5°C
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Deviation from reference conditions or gasoline composition may affect results
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Small converted values may produce rounding differences in gallon/second units
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Not intended for fluids other than gasoline without proper density correction
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is 15.5°C used as the reference temperature for gasoline?
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15.5°C is a standard reference temperature in petroleum measurement to ensure consistent mass and volume conversions.
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Can I use this conversion for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion applies specifically to gasoline at 15.5°C and may not be accurate for other fluids without adjusting for density differences.
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What should I do if the flow value in gallon per second is very small?
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Small numerical values can lead to rounding errors, so use caution and consider significant figures when interpreting results.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit denoting kilograms of gasoline passing a point per day, with density standardized to 15.5°C for consistent conversions.
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Gallon (US)/second
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A volumetric flow rate indicating how many U.S. liquid gallons pass a point each second.
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Reference Temperature
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A standard temperature (15.5°C) used to correct gasoline volumetric measurements for consistency in custody and inventory management.