What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements expressed as kilogram per minute for gasoline at 15.5°C into hundred-cubic foot per minute, enabling users to switch between a standardized mass flow reference and a volumetric flow unit used primarily for air and gas measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value of gasoline flow in kilogram per minute at 15.5°C.
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Select the source unit: kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Choose the target unit: hundred-cubic foot per minute.
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Click convert to obtain the corresponding volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline at standardized 15.5°C reference to volumetric flow rate in hundred-cubic foot per minute.
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Supports applications in petroleum custody transfer, fuel flowmeter calibration, and engine fuel-consumption testing.
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Facilitates integration with HVAC, ventilation, and industrial airflow measurement systems.
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Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input and output units.
Examples
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10 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 0.004776583 hundred-cubic foot per minute.
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50 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 0.023882915 hundred-cubic foot per minute.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and standardized billing of gasoline in terminals and pipelines.
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Calibration and verification of fuel flowmeters and loading or unloading tanker trucks.
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Engine and vehicle fuel-consumption testing standardized at 15.5°C reference temperature.
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Design and sizing of ventilation and HVAC systems based on flow from fuel combustion.
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Measuring airflow in industrial plants and environmental control systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure gasoline flow measurements are referenced to 15.5°C to maintain consistency.
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Use this conversion primarily for translating mass flow of gasoline into volumetric flow for air or gas-related systems.
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Be cautious when interpreting results, as the volumetric unit applies typically to gases, not liquids.
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Combine this tool with intermediate conversions if needed for complex flow analysis or scaling.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density is referenced strictly at 15.5°C; deviations may affect accuracy.
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Mixes mass flow of a liquid with volumetric flow units commonly used for gases, which limits direct equivalence.
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The low conversion factor means volume flow results are much smaller and may require additional scaling or unit adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline flow referenced at 15.5°C?
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Using 15.5°C as a reference temperature standardizes the gasoline density to account for thermal expansion, ensuring consistent mass–volume conversions and measurement comparability.
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What is a hundred-cubic foot per minute used for?
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A hundred-cubic foot per minute measures volumetric flow, commonly used to quantify airflow in ventilation, HVAC, and industrial applications.
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Can this conversion be directly applied for liquid and gas flows?
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No, because it converts a mass flow rate of liquid gasoline to a volumetric flow rate generally used for gases, so contextual understanding is necessary.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Mass flow rate of gasoline measured per minute, referenced to 15.5°C to standardize for density and thermal expansion.
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Hundred-cubic foot per minute
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Volumetric flow rate equal to 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point each minute, used for air and gas flow measurement.
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Reference temperature
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A standardized temperature (15.5°C) used to correct gasoline density for thermal expansion effects.