What Is This Tool?
This converter tool allows you to change mass flow rates of gasoline measured in kilogram per hour to kilogram per second, maintaining reference to a standard temperature of 15.5 °C. It ensures flows are expressed consistently for various fuel measurement and control applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline mass flow rate value in kilogram per hour at 15.5°C
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Select kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the from-unit
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Choose kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the to-unit
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent flow rate in kilogram per second
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rates specifically for gasoline at 15.5°C reference temperature
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Standardizes values for custody transfer, billing, and metering
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Supports conversions for engine performance and combustion control
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Browser-based and easy to use with clear input and output units
Examples
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10 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.002777778 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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100 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.02777778 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and billing at fuel terminals or pipelines requiring mass flow at a standard reference temperature
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Reporting fuel consumption or engine fuel flow standardized to 15.5°C for consistent comparisons
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Calibration and verification of flow meters and dispenser systems using density-corrected mass flow
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Engine and turbine combustion control and performance testing involving fuel mass flow rates
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure measurements correspond to gasoline density at 15.5°C for accuracy
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Use calibrated instruments for flow measurement to improve reliability
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Verify that temperature conditions match the standard reference to avoid conversion errors
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Apply this conversion strictly to the time units of mass flow, without altering fuel composition assumptions
Limitations
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Assumes gasoline density is exactly at 15.5°C; deviations can affect mass flow results
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Accuracy depends on measurement device precision and calibration quality
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Conversion only adjusts the time unit of flow, not density or fuel composition variations
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is 15.5°C used as the reference temperature for gasoline?
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15.5°C is a standard reference temperature for liquid fuels to ensure consistent density-based measurements and conversions.
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Can this tool convert mass flow rates for fuels other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline mass flow rates referenced at 15.5°C.
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Does this conversion affect the gasoline's density or composition?
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No, this conversion only changes the time unit of mass flow and does not alter gasoline density or composition.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit expressing the mass of gasoline flowing per hour with density referenced at a standard 15.5°C for accurate mass flow measurement.
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit expressing the mass of gasoline flowing per second with gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C to consider temperature effects.
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Density Reference Temperature
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The specific temperature at which gasoline density is standardized (15.5°C) for consistent mass flow conversions.