What Is This Tool?
This online converter transforms flow rate values from kilogram per hour (for gasoline at 15.5°C) to ounce per second (oz/s). It enables users to convert standardized gasoline mass flow rates into smaller units suitable for precise dosing and laboratory or manufacturing applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilogram/hour for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Select kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the input unit.
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Choose ounce/second [oz/s] as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent flow rate in ounces per second.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow rates based on mass at 15.5 °C reference temperature.
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Supports conversion to ounce per second for both mass and volumetric flow contexts.
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Facilitates accurate translation from industrial bulk flow to small-scale flow measurement.
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Browser-based, user-friendly interface for quick and easy conversions.
Examples
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10 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 0.1270 oz/s.
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50 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 0.6352 oz/s.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and billing of gasoline where volume is converted to mass at 15.5 °C.
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Fuel consumption reporting and engine performance tests based on standardized flow rates.
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Calibration and verification of flow meters and dispensers using density-corrected mass flow.
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Lab and manufacturing processes requiring precise dosing rates of gasoline or additives in ounces per second.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density is referenced at 15.5°C to maintain conversion accuracy.
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Confirm whether ounce units represent mass or volume to prevent measurement confusion.
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Use precise instrumentation capable of detecting small per-second flow rates reliably.
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Double-check unit selections to align with specific measurement contexts.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density being strictly at 15.5 °C; temperature changes impact results.
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Ounce per second units may refer to mass or fluid ounces, requiring clear context.
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Small-scale flow rates require sensitive instruments; measurement noise can affect precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline density referenced at 15.5 °C?
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Referencing gasoline density at 15.5 °C ensures consistency when converting volume measurements to mass for accurate metering and accounting.
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Does ounce per second measure mass or volume?
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Ounce per second can indicate either mass ounces or fluid ounces, so clarification is needed based on the application.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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This specific conversion is designed for gasoline flow rates referenced at 15.5 °C and may not be accurate for other fluids.
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 per hour, using density referenced at 15.5 °C for consistent conversion.
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Ounce/second [oz/s]
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A flow rate expressing how many ounces pass a point each second; may refer to mass or fluid ounces.
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Density Reference Temperature
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The standardized temperature (15.5 °C) used to define gasoline density in mass flow measurements.