What Is This Tool?
This online converter transforms flow measurements from kilogram per minute of gasoline at 15.5°C, a mass flow rate standardized by gasoline density at reference temperature, into volumetric flow rates expressed in barrel (US) per second. It assists in bridging mass-based and volume-based flow units commonly used in fuel and oil industries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in kilogram per minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Select kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the input unit
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Choose barrel (US) per second as the output unit
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Submit to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate
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Use the result for further analysis, reporting, or operational purposes
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rates of gasoline (at 15.5°C) to volumetric flow rates in barrels per second
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Based on gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C for consistent measurement
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Includes commonly used flow units in petroleum and fuel industry contexts
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Provides clear example conversions for quick reference
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Supports applications in fuel billing, flowmeter calibration, and operational reporting
Examples
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Convert 10 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to barrel (US)/second: 10 × 0.000141791 = 0.00141791 barrel (US)/second
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Convert 100 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to barrel (US)/second: 100 × 0.000141791 = 0.0141791 barrel (US)/second
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline where mass is reported at the standard reference temperature
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Calibration and verification of fuel flowmeters and tanker loading/unloading procedures
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Fuel consumption testing in engines and vehicles to enable standardized result comparison
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Reporting production rates and sizing pipeline capacities in oil and petroleum industries
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Converting measured flow rates to SI units for engineering simulations
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure the gasoline flow is referenced to the 15.5°C density standard for accurate conversions
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Use this converter for translating between mass and volumetric flow in fuel handling and reporting
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Validate consistency of density assumptions especially when ambient conditions vary
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Refer to example calculations to verify your input and output values
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Complement volumetric data with mass-based measurements for comprehensive analysis
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C; temperature changes can impact results
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Assumes constant gasoline density which may not hold for varying fuel blends or field conditions
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Conversion does not consider compressibility or mixture effects relevant to gas flows
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline measured at 15.5°C for conversion?
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Gasoline is referenced to 15.5°C to standardize density accounting for thermal expansion, ensuring consistent mass–volume conversions across different conditions.
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When should I use barrel (US)/second for flow rates?
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Barrel (US)/second is used to express large volumetric flow rates in petroleum production and pipeline monitoring, often converted to barrels per day for reporting.
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Can I use this conversion for gas flow measurements?
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No, this conversion is designed for liquid gasoline flow rates; it does not account for compressibility or gas mixture effects.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Mass flow rate indicating kilograms of gasoline per minute, standardized at 15.5°C to correct for thermal expansion.
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Barrel (US)/second
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Volumetric flow rate representing one US oil barrel passing a point each second; one barrel equals exactly 42 US gallons or 0.158987294928 cubic metres.
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Reference Temperature
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The standardized temperature (15.5°C) used to ensure consistent density and volume measurements for gasoline.