What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to change flow measurements from kilogram per hour for gasoline at 15.5°C—a mass flow rate based on gasoline density at a standard temperature—into gallons (US) per minute, a common volumetric flow rate in North American contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Select the source unit as kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Choose the target unit as gallon (US)/minute.
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Click convert to get the flow rate in gallons per minute.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow rates standardized at 15.5 °C from mass to volume units.
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Supports petroleum custody transfer and fuel consumption reporting needs.
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Uses a density-referenced conversion ensuring consistent volume-to-mass translation.
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Browser-based and easy to use with quick calculation steps.
Examples
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Convert 10 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to gallons per minute: equals approximately 0.05955 gallon (US)/minute.
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Convert 50 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to gallons per minute: equals approximately 0.29776 gallon (US)/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and billing at gasoline terminals or pipelines using volume-to-mass conversions.
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Reporting standardized fuel consumption and engine fuel flow metrics.
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Calibrating and verifying flow meters based on density-corrected gasoline mass flows.
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Sizing pumps and measuring fuel transfer rates in automotive and small engine systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is at the reference 15.5 °C for accurate conversions.
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Consider gasoline composition changes that can affect density when converting.
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Use this conversion for comparative or regulatory reporting aligned with industry standards.
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Calibrate metering devices regularly to maintain reliability.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline being at the standard temperature of 15.5 °C.
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Variations in gasoline composition or contamination can alter density and affect conversion results.
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Pump and flow meter calibration must consider these factors for precise flow measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature of 15.5 °C important in this conversion?
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Because gasoline density varies with temperature, using 15.5 °C as a standard reference ensures consistent and accurate mass-to-volume conversions.
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Can I use this converter for other types of fuels?
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This tool is specifically designed for gasoline at 15.5 °C; using it for other fuels may result in inaccurate conversions due to differing densities.
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What does gallon (US)/minute measure?
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It measures the volumetric flow rate, indicating how many U.S. liquid gallons pass a point each minute.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit measuring mass flow rate for gasoline, considering density at the standard temperature of 15.5 °C to ensure accurate metering.
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Gallon (US)/minute
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A volumetric flow rate unit indicating how many U.S. liquid gallons pass a point each minute.
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Density Reference Temperature
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The standard temperature (15.5 °C) used to define gasoline density for consistent mass-to-volume flow conversions.