What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from kilogram/day of gasoline at 15.5°C, a mass flow rate corrected for a reference temperature, into milliliters per second, a unit of volumetric flow rate commonly used for small fluid flows.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the flow rate value measured 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 milliliter/second [mL/s] as the target unit of conversion.
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Execute the conversion to get the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Transforms mass flow rates standardized at 15.5°C gasoline density into volumetric flow rates.
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Supports flow conversions between petroleum industry mass units and laboratory-based volume units.
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Browser-based and easy to use without special software installation.
Examples
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Convert 10 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to milliliter/second to get 0.156548346 mL/s.
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Convert 100 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to milliliter/second to get 1.56548346 mL/s.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and billing where gasoline quantities are reported on a temperature-corrected mass basis.
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Inventory and throughput monitoring at fuel terminals and refineries needing consistent measurement regardless of temperature.
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Calculations related to fuel consumption, emission reporting, and process mass balances requiring standardized flow data.
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Laboratory and medical device settings involving precise volumetric flow controls such as syringe pumps and microfluidics.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is corrected to 15.5°C for accurate mass-to-volume conversion.
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Use the tool for small volumetric flow rates where precise measurement instruments are available.
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Verify units carefully before conversion to maintain consistency in measurement reporting.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density at the reference temperature of 15.5°C; deviations impact results.
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Small volumetric flow rates require high-precision equipment for measurement and calibration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C used for the kilogram/day unit?
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15.5°C is the standard reference temperature in petroleum measurement to correct volumetric flows to a common basis for custody transfer and inventory.
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What does milliliter/second [mL/s] measure?
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Milliliter per second measures volumetric flow rate, indicating how much liquid or gas passes a point every second.
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Can this converter be used for flow rates other than gasoline?
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This converter specifically uses gasoline density at 15.5°C; using it for other fluids without adjustment may lead to inaccurate results.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate of gasoline standardized to a reference temperature of 15.5°C for consistent measurement and reporting.
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Milliliter/second [mL/s]
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A metric unit of volumetric flow indicating one milliliter of fluid passing a point every second.
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Reference Temperature
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The standard temperature (15.5°C) used in petroleum industry to correct volumetric measurements to a common basis.