What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from kilogram per day (gasoline at 15.5°C) to milliliter per hour. It helps users translate standardized mass flow rates of gasoline to volumetric flow rates required for precise, low continuous dispensing or measurement.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in kilogram/day for gasoline referenced 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 milliliter/hour [mL/h] as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the converted flow rate in mL/h
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Use the result for inventory, process monitoring, or dosing applications
Key Features
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Converts mass flow of gasoline at reference temperature 15.5°C to volumetric flow in milliliters per hour
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Supports applications in petroleum delivery, refinery monitoring, medical infusions, and laboratory dosing
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Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input and output
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Provides standardized conversions for custody transfer, inventory management, and process control
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Handles low flow rate volumes ideal for precise fluid delivery and monitoring
Examples
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2 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) is equal to approximately 112.7148 milliliters per hour
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0.5 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to about 28.1787 milliliters per hour
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline delivered by pipeline or tanker with standardized mass measurement
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Inventory reconciliation and throughput calculations at fuel depots and refineries
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Fuel consumption and emissions calculations where temperature-corrected mass flows are essential
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Setting precise infusion pump rates in clinical environments using mL/h units
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Controlling reagent addition in laboratory and microreactor process flows
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure temperature consistency by using gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C for accurate mass–volume conversion
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Use milliliter/hour units for monitoring low, continuous flows requiring precision
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Apply this conversion primarily for standardized gasoline flows to maintain consistency in reporting
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Verify unit scaling for large volume flows as mL/h is optimized for small-scale dosing
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Cross-check conversions when dealing with mixtures or different temperature conditions
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy relies on gasoline density at exactly 15.5°C and may not apply to other temperatures
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Milliliter/hour is best suited for low flow rates; larger flows may require different units or scaling
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Results depend on assumed fluid properties and may not hold for fluid mixtures or non-standard conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the reference temperature of 15.5°C important for this conversion?
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15.5°C is the standard reference temperature used in petroleum measurement to consistently correct volumetric values for temperature variations and ensure reliable mass-to-volume conversions.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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This tool is specifically designed for gasoline with density referenced at 15.5°C. Using it for other fluids may lead to inaccurate results due to differing densities.
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Is milliliter per hour suitable for measuring large gasoline flows?
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Milliliter per hour units are optimized for precise, low flow rates. For very large gasoline flows, other volumetric units or scaling may be more appropriate.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate indicating the amount of gasoline passing a point daily, standardized to gasoline density at 15.5°C for reliable volume conversion.
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Milliliter/hour [mL/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit describing the volume of fluid delivered or dispensed per hour, used primarily for precise low flow applications.
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Reference Temperature
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The specific temperature (15.5°C) used to standardize gasoline density for consistent custody transfer and inventory reconciliation.