What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from kilogram per minute of gasoline at 15.5°C—a standard reference temperature for consistent mass-to-volume comparisons—into hundred-cubic foot per hour, a volumetric unit commonly used for gas flow rates. It supports applications in fuel transportation, utility metering, and industrial processes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilogram per minute for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Select the source unit "kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)" if not preselected.
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Choose the target unit "hundred-cubic foot/hour" for volumetric flow rate.
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Click convert to view the equivalent flow rate in hundred-cubic foot per hour.
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Interpret the result considering the difference between mass-based liquid flow and volumetric gas flow.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow of gasoline measured at 15.5°C into volumetric gas flow rates.
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Uses a standardized reference temperature to ensure consistent results.
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Ideal for utility metering, fuel consumption analysis, and flowmeter calibration.
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Handles low to moderate flow rates relevant to industrial and residential applications.
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Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward inputs and outputs.
Examples
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5 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 0.143297493 hundred-cubic foot/hour.
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10 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 0.286594986 hundred-cubic foot/hour.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline in pipelines with a standardized density reference.
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Calibrating and verifying fuel flowmeters or loading operations for gasoline transport.
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Comparing vehicle and engine fuel consumption rates on a common temperature reference.
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Measuring small gas flow rates for residential and commercial utilities.
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Sizing and monitoring low-rate gas supplies for burners, pilot lines, and ventilation.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density corresponds to the 15.5°C reference for accurate conversions.
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Understand that the source is a mass flow rate of liquid gasoline, while the target is volumetric gas flow.
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Use this tool primarily for low to moderate flow rates in relevant industries.
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Apply additional corrections outside standard conditions or very high flow rates if needed.
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Review both units’ definitions to properly interpret conversion results.
Limitations
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Conversion depends on gasoline density at the 15.5°C reference temperature and varies with temperature changes or gasoline composition.
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Direct interpretation requires awareness of phase differences between liquid mass flow and volumetric gas flow.
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Intended for low to moderate flow rates; higher flows may require more advanced calculations or different units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline referenced at 15.5°C for this conversion?
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The 15.5°C reference temperature standardizes gasoline density to account for thermal expansion, enabling consistent mass-to-volume comparisons.
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Can I use this conversion for all flow rates?
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This conversion is designed for low to moderate flow rates; extremely high flows may require additional corrections or different units.
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What does hundred-cubic foot/hour measure?
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It is a volumetric flow unit representing 100 cubic feet of gas passing a point each hour, commonly used for small gas flow rates.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit expressing gasoline mass per minute, standardized to its density at 15.5°C for consistent comparisons.
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour
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A volumetric flow rate unit equal to 100 cubic feet of gas passing a point per hour, typically used for small to moderate gas flows.
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Reference Temperature
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A standardized temperature used to adjust density measurements ensuring consistent and comparable flow conversions.