What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change flow measurements from kilogram per hour to pound per second based on gasoline mass flow rates at a reference temperature of 15.5°C. It supports conversions that standardize mass flow by accounting for gasoline's density at this temperature.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass flow value in kilogram/hour (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 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent flow rate in pound/second
Key Features
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Converts mass flow of gasoline at 15.5°C between metric and imperial units
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Uses a temperature-corrected reference for consistent density-based conversion
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Supports applications in custody transfer, billing, fuel consumption reporting, and flow meter calibration
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Browser-based and easy to use without any software installation
Examples
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Convert 100 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to pound/second to get 0.06123952 pound/second
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Convert 500 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to pound/second resulting in 0.3061976 pound/second
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and billing operations where volumes are converted to mass at 15.5°C
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Fuel consumption and engine testing reporting mass flow standardized to reference temperature
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Calibration and verification of flow meters and fuel dispensers based on density-corrected mass flow
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Fuel pump sizing and performance analysis in petroleum and automotive engineering
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure that flow values are mass based and corrected to 15.5°C to maintain accuracy
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Use this converter for consistent comparison and performance analytics involving gasoline flow
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Verify the fuel composition and temperature conditions match the standard reference for reliable results
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Apply the conversion only when mass flow rates are needed rather than volumetric flow
Limitations
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Conversion depends on gasoline density at 15.5°C; deviations in temperature or fuel composition can affect results
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Applicable only for mass flow rates corrected to the reference temperature, not for uncorrected or purely volumetric flows
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May not be suitable if gasoline properties vary significantly from the standard conditions assumed
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature of 15.5°C important in these conversions?
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Because gasoline density changes with temperature, using a standard reference temperature of 15.5°C ensures consistent and comparable mass flow rate conversions.
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Can I use this conversion for volumetric flow rates?
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No, this tool converts only mass flow rates where gasoline density at 15.5°C is taken into account, not volumetric flow values.
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What industries commonly use this conversion?
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This conversion is widely used in the petroleum industry for custody transfer and billing, automotive fuel consumption testing, and fuel delivery system calibration.
Key Terminology
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kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate specifying how many kilograms of gasoline at 15.5°C pass per hour, standardized by gasoline density at this temperature.
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pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate indicating pounds of gasoline passing per second, referenced to density at 15.5°C to account for temperature effects.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring fuel ownership typically involving accurate measurement and mass flow conversions for billing.