What Is This Tool?
This converter enables users to transform mass flow rates of gasoline measured in kilogram/hour at 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates expressed in hundred-cubic foot/day. It is especially useful for applications requiring standardized flow reporting and engineering calculations involving gasoline and similar fluids.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilogram/hour referring to gasoline at 15.5°C
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Select the input unit as kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Choose the output unit hundred-cubic foot/day
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Execute the conversion to obtain the volumetric flow rate
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Review the result for engineering, operational, or reporting use
Key Features
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Converts mass flow of gasoline at 15.5°C to volume flow in hundred-cubic foot/day
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Supports measurements relevant to gasoline custody transfer and fuel consumption reporting
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
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Includes examples for common conversion values
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Ensures standardized reporting using reference temperature density
Examples
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10 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.114637994 hundred-cubic foot/day
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100 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 1.14637994 hundred-cubic foot/day
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and billing of gasoline at terminals or pipelines using mass-to-volume conversions
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Fuel consumption reporting or engine fuel flow standardization at a reference temperature
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Calibration and verification of flow meters with density-corrected mass flow values
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Planning and reporting small natural gas well or distribution pipeline flow rates
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Utility metering for residential or commercial gas consumption
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Engineering calculations involving groundwater pumping or wastewater influent rates
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density corresponds to 15.5°C to maintain accuracy
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Use this conversion primarily for small to moderate flow rates compatible with hundred-cubic foot/day units
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Avoid applying this conversion to fluids other than gasoline or at significantly different temperatures
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Double-check input units to match the converter specifications for gas flow at 15.5°C
Limitations
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Assumes precise gasoline density at 15.5°C; deviations can reduce conversion accuracy
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Best suited for relatively small volumetric flow rates; large flows may require alternative units
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Conversion specifically applies to gasoline at the stated temperature; other fluids need adjusted density considerations
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density at 15.5°C important for this conversion?
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The density at 15.5°C provides a consistent reference to convert mass flow rates to volumetric flow rates accurately, ensuring standardized measurement across applications.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline at 15.5°C because other fluids require their own density values and conversion methods.
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Is this conversion appropriate for large flow rates?
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This unit is optimized for relatively small flow rates; for large scale flows, different units might be more suitable.
Key Terminology
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kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit defining gasoline mass passing per hour, referenced to its density at 15.5 °C for accurate conversions.
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hundred-cubic foot/day
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A volumetric flow rate indicating 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point over the course of one day.
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flow rate
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The quantity of fluid or mass passing through a point per unit time.