What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rates measured in kilogram per second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) into volumetric flow rates expressed in cubic yard per hour. It is designed for professionals working with fuel mass flows and volume-based systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) you wish to convert.
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Select the source unit as kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5 °C).
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Select the target unit as cubic yard/hour [yd³/h].
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Click convert to see the equivalent volumetric flow rate in cubic yards per hour.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rates referencing gasoline density at 15.5 °C to volumetric flow rates.
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Provides results in cubic yard per hour, a common volumetric unit in fluid handling and construction.
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Helps with engineering calculations, fuel distribution, and process control applications.
Examples
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2 kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) equals approximately 12.74 cubic yard/hour.
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0.5 kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) converts to about 3.18 cubic yard/hour.
Common Use Cases
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Calculating fuel mass flow for engines or turbines for combustion and performance analysis.
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Fuel custody transfer, metering, and billing at terminals referencing gasoline at 15.5 °C.
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Sizing pump and dredge discharge rates in construction and sediment removal applications.
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Measuring concrete or aggregate delivery rates on construction sites.
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Designing conveyance capacity for irrigation, stormwater, or slurry transport systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always reference gasoline density at 15.5 °C for consistent conversion results.
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Use this tool to convert between mass and volumetric flow rates for improved process control.
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Confirm units before converting to prevent errors in engineering calculations.
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Be aware that temperature and fuel composition variations can affect accuracy.
Limitations
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This conversion assumes gasoline density is constant at 15.5 °C; deviations may reduce accuracy.
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Temperature changes or varying fuel compositions can lead to errors converting between mass and volume flow.
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Cubic yard per hour is a non-SI unit and might need further conversion when used with SI systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density referenced at 15.5 °C for this conversion?
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15.5 °C is a standard reference temperature for liquid fuels to account for density variations caused by temperature changes.
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Can this tool handle gasoline flow at temperatures other than 15.5 °C?
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No, the conversion assumes a constant gasoline density at 15.5 °C, so other temperatures may affect accuracy.
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Is cubic yard/hour an SI unit?
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No, cubic yard/hour is a non-SI volumetric flow unit commonly used in construction and material handling.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5 °C)
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Mass flow rate unit describing kilograms of gasoline passing per second, referenced to the density at 15.5 °C.
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Cubic yard/hour [yd³/h]
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Volumetric flow rate unit representing the volume of one cubic yard moving past a point in one hour.