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 cubic yards per second. It accounts for gasoline density at the reference temperature to provide consistent and practical unit conversions used in engineering and fuel measurement.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value of gasoline flow in kilogram per hour measured at 15.5°C.
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Select kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the source unit and cubic yard/second [yd³/s] as the target unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent flow rate in cubic yard per second.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow (kilogram/hour for gasoline at 15.5°C) to volumetric flow (cubic yard/second).
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Based on gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C for accurate volume-mass correlation.
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Supports applications in custody transfer, fuel consumption reporting, and flow meter calibration.
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Uses US customary units appropriate for hydraulics and civil engineering projects.
Examples
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1000 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.000491418 cubic yard/second.
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5000 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.00245709 cubic yard/second.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and billing of gasoline where volume is standardized to mass at 15.5°C.
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Reporting and analyzing engine fuel flow corrected to a reference temperature.
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Calibration and verification of flow meters using density-corrected mass flow values.
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Expressing river or flood flows in US customary units for hydraulic engineering.
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Designing open channel and irrigation systems requiring volumetric flow rates.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is close to 15.5°C to maintain conversion accuracy.
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Use this conversion for engineering and petroleum measurements that rely on standard density references.
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Exercise caution when converting large values due to the small conversion factor to avoid rounding errors.
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Use calibrated instruments for mass flow and temperature to reduce measurement uncertainties.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline density at the fixed temperature of 15.5°C; different temperatures or compositions affect results.
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Measurement uncertainties in mass flow and temperature control can limit precision.
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Very small conversion factor requires careful handling of large values to prevent rounding inaccuracies.
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 the standard reference for gasoline density, ensuring consistent and comparable mass-to-volume conversions.
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In which industries is this conversion most commonly used?
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This conversion is widely used in petroleum industry custody transfers and in civil and environmental engineering projects involving hydraulics.
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Can I use this converter if gasoline temperature varies significantly from 15.5°C?
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Using this conversion outside the 15.5°C standard may reduce accuracy because gasoline density changes with temperature.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Mass flow rate of gasoline where the mass is referenced to density at 15.5°C to ensure accurate volume-mass conversion.
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Cubic yard/second [yd³/s]
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Volumetric flow rate indicating the number of cubic yards of fluid passing a point each second, used in US customary engineering.