What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms mass flow rates of gasoline measured in kilogram per hour at 15.5 °C into volumetric flow rates expressed in US barrels per second. The conversion accounts for gasoline density at the standard temperature to ensure accurate representation in industry contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilogram per hour for gasoline at 15.5 °C.
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Select the target unit: barrel (US) per second.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
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Use the result for industry reporting, engineering, or operational control.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow rates to volumetric flow rates using density at 15.5 °C.
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Provides conversions ideal for petroleum industry and fuel consumption analysis.
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Suitable for custody transfer, pipeline monitoring, and flow meter calibration.
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Browser-based and easy to use without additional software installation.
Examples
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Convert 500 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to get 0.001181591 barrel (US)/second.
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Convert 1000 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to get 0.002363183 barrel (US)/second.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and billing at gasoline terminals and pipelines.
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Fuel consumption reporting standardized to a reference temperature.
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Calibration and verification of flow meters using density-corrected values.
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Production monitoring and pipeline capacity sizing in the petroleum sector.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is maintained at 15.5 °C for accurate results.
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Use the conversion when comparing mass and volume flow rates consistently.
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Apply this tool in petroleum industry contexts requiring standardized density references.
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Consider precision requirements due to small decimal values in barrel per second units.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on consistent maintenance of reference temperature at 15.5 °C.
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Conversion assumes standardized gasoline density and may not apply to other fuels or blends.
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Small flow rates result in very small values requiring precise instrumentation.
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Conversion is specific to gasoline and not suitable for other fluid types without adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5 °C important in this conversion?
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The temperature 15.5 °C is the standard reference point for gasoline density, enabling consistent mass-to-volume conversions in metering and reporting.
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Can this conversion be used for fuels other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion relies on gasoline's standardized density at 15.5 °C and may not provide accurate results for other fuels or gasoline blends.
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What is the meaning of barrel (US)/second?
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A barrel (US)/second measures volumetric flow based on US oil barrels passing a point each second; one barrel equals exactly 42 US gallons.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow unit describing the mass of gasoline passing per hour, standardized to density at 15.5 °C to ensure consistent conversions.
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Barrel (US)/second
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A volumetric flow rate representing one US oil barrel passing a point each second; one barrel is exactly 42 US gallons.
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Density Correction
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Adjustment of flow measurements based on standardized fluid density at a reference temperature to maintain accuracy in mass-volume conversions.