What Is This Tool?
This online converter transforms flow measurements given in kilogram/day (gasoline at 15.5°C) into milliliter/minute units. It standardizes gasoline mass flow rates referenced to 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates, supporting applications from petroleum accounting to laboratory fluid handling.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in kilogram/day (gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Select the source unit as kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Choose the target unit as milliliter/minute [mL/min]
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Click convert to see the equivalent volumetric flow rate
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Use converted results for further calculations or reporting
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow rates standardized at 15.5°C to small-scale volumetric flow rates in mL/min
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Supports usage in custody transfer, inventory management, and precise fluid control scenarios
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation for quick and easy conversions
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Provides clear conversion results using a standardized formula
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Useful for bridging industrial mass flow data with laboratory and medical volumetric flows
Examples
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5 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 4.6964503715 milliliter/minute [mL/min]
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10 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 9.392900743 milliliter/minute [mL/min]
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline moved by pipeline, tanker, or terminal with mass basis standardized to 15.5°C
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Inventory tracking and throughput calculation at fuel depots and refineries adjusting for temperature effects
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Fuel consumption, emissions analysis, and process balancing in refining and distribution where corrected mass flow data are required
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Setting precise infusion rates for medical intravenous delivery measured in mL per minute
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Microfluidics and laboratory experiments involving controlled volumetric flow rates
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Specification of low flow rates in analytical chromatography and small chemical reactors
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm that gasoline density is referenced to the standard 15.5°C temperature for accurate conversion
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Use the tool to bridge industrial mass flow measurements with laboratory volumetric flows consistently
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For large-scale petroleum flows, consider the limitations of mL/min units in representing high throughput
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Recalibrate conversions if gasoline composition or temperature deviates from the reference conditions
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Double-check the conversion results when applying them to custody transfer or regulatory reporting
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy relies on consistent gasoline density at 15.5°C; temperature or compositional changes affect results
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Milliliter per minute units measure small volumetric flows; not suitable for large petroleum throughput without scaling
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Assumes gasoline density remains stable at the reference temperature; deviations require adjustments to conversion factors
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density referenced to 15.5°C in this conversion?
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The 15.5°C reference temperature standardizes gasoline density to ensure consistent mass-to-volume conversions, important for petroleum custody transfer and inventory control.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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This conversion specifically applies to gasoline with density referenced at 15.5°C; using it for other fluids or conditions may produce inaccurate results.
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What is the practical use of converting kilogram/day to milliliter/minute?
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It facilitates translating mass flow data used in petroleum industries into volumetric flow rates required for precise fluid control in medical, laboratory, and analytical applications.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate of gasoline corrected to a reference temperature of 15.5°C for consistent mass-to-volume conversions.
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Milliliter/minute [mL/min]
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A unit of volumetric flow rate representing one milliliter of fluid passing per minute, commonly used for precise low flow measurements.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring product ownership in petroleum deliveries that requires standardized measurement units for accurate invoicing.