What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms mass flow rates of gasoline measured in kilogram per day at 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates expressed in hundred-cubic foot per day. It facilitates flow measurement comparisons and reporting in industries like petroleum refining, natural gas distribution, and utilities.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in kilogram per 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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Select hundred-cubic foot/day as the target unit.
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View the converted volumetric flow rate instantly.
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Use the results for operational, planning, or regulatory reporting.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow of gasoline at standardized temperature to volumetric flow units.
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Supports measurement comparisons for custody transfer, inventory, and reporting.
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Provides a consistent basis for converting between mass and volume in petroleum contexts.
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Includes common volumetric unit suitable for gas and liquid flow engineering applications.
Examples
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Convert 10 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to get approximately 0.004776583 hundred-cubic foot/day.
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Convert 1000 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to get about 0.4776583 hundred-cubic foot/day.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline shipments measured on a mass basis at 15.5°C.
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Inventory tracking and throughput reporting at refineries and fuel depots standardized to a common temperature.
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Estimating fuel consumption or emission flows in refining and distribution systems using corrected mass flow.
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Reporting small-scale natural gas production or utility metered flows in volumetric units.
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Engineering calculations for groundwater pumping or wastewater influent using volumetric flow rates.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm that gasoline density references 15.5°C for consistency in mass-volume conversions.
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Use the standard temperature correction to compare flows measured under varying field conditions.
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Apply volumetric flow results appropriately based on the industry context, such as fueling or gas distribution.
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Be cautious when converting very large flow rates, as additional adjustments may be necessary.
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Understand that converting between mass and volume depends on fluid properties and temperature.
Limitations
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Conversion is valid only for gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C and may vary with temperature or composition changes.
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Primarily intended for relatively small flow rates typical in distribution and utility contexts.
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Mass-to-volume conversion depends on fluid properties and temperature corrections, impacting precision under different conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature of 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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The temperature of 15.5°C is used as a standard reference to ensure consistent density and mass-to-volume conversions for gasoline, which helps standardize measurements for custody transfer and reporting.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this specific conversion uses gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C, so it is not applicable to other fluids without proper adjustments.
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Is this conversion suitable for very large flow rates?
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This conversion mainly applies to relatively small flow rates; large volumes may require additional corrections or different methods.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit for gasoline with density referenced to a standard temperature of 15.5°C to ensure consistent volumetric conversion.
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Hundred-cubic foot/day
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A volumetric flow rate unit equal to 100 cubic feet passing a point in one day, commonly used in engineering for gas and liquid flows.
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Standard Temperature Correction
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Adjustment used to refer fluid densities to a fixed temperature, allowing consistent flow measurement and comparison.