What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms flow measurements from kilogram per second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) into cubic inch per minute [in³/min]. It helps convert mass flow rates of gasoline, based on a standard temperature reference, into volumetric units suited for small-scale fluid systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) that you want to convert.
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Select kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) as the input unit.
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Choose cubic inch/minute [in³/min] as the output unit.
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Click convert to get the corresponding volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline at 15.5 °C to volumetric flow rate in cubic inches per minute.
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Uses a standard reference temperature density for gasoline to ensure meaningful conversions.
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Ideal for applications in fuel metering, custody transfer, and laboratory flow systems.
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required.
Examples
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2 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5 °C) converts to approximately 9904.72 cubic inch/minute.
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0.5 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5 °C) converts to roughly 2476.18 cubic inch/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Measuring fuel mass flow for engine and turbine combustion controls.
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Custody transfer, metering, and billing at fuel terminals or dispensers requiring reference temperature mass data.
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Calibration and testing of flow meters and process control systems in refineries and pipelines.
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Specifying leak or purge rates in pneumatic and hydraulic components.
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Characterizing output flows of small pumps and laboratory tubing.
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Describing low air or fluid flows in electronics cooling, instrumentation, or microfluidics.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density corresponds to the 15.5 °C reference to maintain conversion relevance.
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Double-check units before converting to avoid errors between mass and volumetric flows.
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Use this tool primarily for small to moderate flow rate applications suited to cubic inch/minute units.
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For larger industrial flows, consider using appropriate larger-scale units.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline density at 15.5 °C; temperature and composition changes affect results.
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Since one unit measures mass flow and the other volumetric flow, precise density data is essential.
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Cubic inch/minute is intended for low to moderate flow rates and small-scale systems only.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density at 15.5 °C important for this conversion?
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Because the conversion from mass to volume flow relies on density, using the density of gasoline at 15.5 °C provides a standardized reference that accounts for temperature-related density variations.
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Can I use this converter for large industrial flows?
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This converter is best suited for small to moderate flow rates; for large industrial flows, volumetric or mass flow units of larger scale are more appropriate.
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What if the gasoline temperature is different from 15.5 °C?
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The conversion assumes a standard reference temperature of 15.5 °C; deviations may reduce conversion accuracy as gasoline density changes with temperature.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5 °C)
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A mass flow unit representing the kilograms of gasoline passing a point each second, using gasoline density referenced at 15.5 °C.
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Cubic inch/minute [in³/min]
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A volumetric flow rate indicating how many cubic inches of volume pass a point per minute, used for measuring small-scale fluid flows.
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Density at 15.5 °C
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The mass per unit volume of gasoline measured at the reference temperature 15.5 °C, crucial for converting between mass and volumetric flow.