What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow rates from kilogram per minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C), a mass flow rate standardized at a reference temperature, to gallon (US)/second, a volumetric flow rate commonly used in various industrial and water flow applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in kilogram per minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Select the target unit as gallon (US)/second.
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Click convert to get the corresponding volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow of gasoline at 15.5°C reference temperature to volumetric flow in U.S. gallons per second.
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Uses standardized density reference for accurate mass–volume consistency.
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Quick and browser-based unit conversion without installation.
Examples
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10 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 0.05955 gallon (US)/second.
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50 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals roughly 0.29776 gallon (US)/second.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and billing of gasoline where mass is adjusted to 15.5°C density reference.
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Calibration of fuel flowmeters and verification during tanker loading/unloading.
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Fuel-consumption testing for engines and vehicles expressed at standard reference temperature.
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Specifying discharge rates for firefighting and high-capacity water pumps.
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Measuring flow in irrigation and industrial water supply systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is close to 15.5°C for accurate mass-to-volume conversion.
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Use volumetric units for applications requiring flow rate in terms of volume like pump specifications.
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Double-check unit selections before conversion to avoid errors in flow measurement.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C; deviations in temperature or composition affect results.
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Volumetric flow rates in gallons per second do not include temperature-related volume corrections.
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Conversions assume standard density and may not apply if fluid characteristics differ significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline measured at 15.5°C in mass flow rates?
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Measuring gasoline mass at 15.5°C standardizes density to allow consistent mass-to-volume conversions and comparable measurements across different temperatures.
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Can this tool convert flow rates for fluids other than gasoline?
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This conversion specifically applies to gasoline referenced at 15.5°C density, so using other fluids may yield inaccurate results.
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What does gallon (US)/second represent in flow measurement?
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It represents the volume of one U.S. liquid gallon passing a point each second, commonly used to express high-capacity volumetric flow.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow unit representing the mass of gasoline per minute, referenced to its density at 15.5°C to standardize measurements.
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Gallon (US)/second
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A volumetric flow rate unit denoting one U.S. liquid gallon of fluid passing a point every second.
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Reference Temperature
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A standardized temperature used to correct density and volume measurements for consistent comparisons.