What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms mass flow rates of gasoline at 15.5 °C measured in kilograms per second into volumetric flow rates expressed as UK gallons per day. It helps translate between mass-based and volume-based units commonly used in fuel measurement and reporting.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow value in kilogram/second at 15.5°C
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Select kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the input unit
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Choose gallon (UK)/day [gal (UK)/d] as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volumetric flow rate
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow from kilogram/second at 15.5°C to gallon (UK)/day
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Uses standardized reference temperature for gasoline density
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Suitable for engineering, fuel metering, and calibration applications
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Provides conversion for low to moderate flow rates in imperial volume units
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Examples
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0.5 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 12853.10 gallon (UK)/day
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2 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to about 51412.41 gallon (UK)/day
Common Use Cases
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Specifying fuel mass flow to engines or turbines for performance calculations
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Fuel custody transfer, metering, and billing where mass at a reference temperature is required
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Calibration of flow meters and process-control in refineries and pipelines
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Reporting small liquid dosing or chemical feed rates in British engineering
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Handling small-scale irrigation or laboratory flow rates using imperial units
Tips & Best Practices
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Always use the reference temperature of 15.5°C for consistent gasoline density
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Verify units carefully to ensure correct mass-to-volume conversion
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Be aware of temperature or composition changes that may affect density
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Use the volumetric flow rate units appropriately for low or moderate flows
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Confirm standardized conditions to avoid conversion errors
Limitations
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Assumes gasoline density at 15.5 °C; variations in temperature affect accuracy
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Gallon (UK)/day is a volumetric rate over 24 hours, less suitable for instantaneous flow comparison
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Accuracy depends on maintaining standard conditions for mass and volume measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C?
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The 15.5°C reference standardizes gasoline density accounting for temperature-dependent variations, ensuring consistent mass flow measurements.
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Can this tool convert instantaneous flow rates accurately?
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The gallon (UK)/day unit represents a 24-hour volumetric flow, so it is less precise for instantaneous rate comparisons without additional conversion.
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Where is this conversion commonly applied?
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It is mainly used in petroleum refining, fuel metering, calibration labs, and British engineering sectors for fuel flow and dosing measurements.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit expressing how many kilograms of gasoline pass a point each second, with gasoline density referenced at 15.5 °C.
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Gallon (UK)/day [gal (UK)/d]
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A volumetric flow unit equal to one imperial gallon of fluid passing a point in 24 hours, where one UK gallon equals 4.54609 liters.
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Flow rate
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The quantity of fluid passing through a point per unit time, expressed in mass or volume terms.