What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate mass flow rates of gasoline measured in kilograms per second, referenced at 15.5 °C, into volumetric flow rates expressed in cubic yards per second, used primarily in U.S. customary units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Select the target unit as cubic yard/second [yd³/s].
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
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Review the result for use in engineering or reporting applications.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline at a standard reference temperature (15.5 °C) to volumetric flow rate in cubic yards per second.
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Useful for fuel management, metering, and engineering calculations involving gasoline flow.
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Supports accurate unit translation bridging metric mass flow and U.S. customary volumetric flow units.
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Browser-based and easy to use with clear input and output formats.
Examples
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Converting 10 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) results in 0.017691048 cubic yard/second.
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Converting 100 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) results in 0.17691048 cubic yard/second.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying fuel mass flow for engine or turbine combustion control using gasoline density at 15.5 °C.
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Managing custody transfer, metering, and billing at fuel terminals with mass flows referenced at 15.5 °C.
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Calibrating flow meters and process-control equipment in refineries and pipelines.
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Expressing river discharge or large-scale fluid flows in U.S. customary units for civil projects.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the gasoline density corresponds exactly to the 15.5 °C reference for accurate conversion.
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Verify units carefully to maintain consistency between mass flow and volumetric measurements.
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Use this tool primarily for standard gasoline compositions under controlled temperature conditions.
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Apply results appropriately in engineering designs, regulatory reports, and operational monitoring.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density being referenced at exactly 15.5 °C; deviations affect results.
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Assumes homogeneous gasoline composition and standard reference conditions that may not reflect field variations.
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Conversion requires consideration of unit system differences and may need adjustment for non-standard fluids or temperatures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the reference temperature 15.5 °C important in this conversion?
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Because gasoline density varies with temperature, referencing 15.5 °C standardizes the mass flow measurement for consistent conversion to volumetric flow.
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Can this conversion be used for other fuels besides gasoline?
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This conversion is specific to gasoline at the 15.5 °C reference and may not be accurate for other fuels with different densities or compositions.
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What is the formula for converting kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to cubic yard/second?
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1 Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.0017691048 cubic yard/second [yd³/s].
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5 °C)
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A mass flow rate unit measuring the kilograms of gasoline passing per second, with density referenced at the standard temperature of 15.5 °C.
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Cubic yard/second [yd³/s]
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A volumetric flow rate unit indicating the volume of fluid (one cubic yard) passing a point each second, commonly used in U.S. customary units for engineering and hydraulics.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate flow rate values from kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to cubic yard/second, specifically 1 kg/s equals 0.0017691048 yd³/s.