What Is This Tool?
This converter tool allows you to change flow rate measurements from kilogram per second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) — a mass flow unit referencing gasoline density at a standard temperature — into the volumetric unit gallon (UK) per hour, widely used in imperial-based flow rate measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow value in kilogram per second referenced 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)/hour [gal (UK)/h]' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the result in gallon (UK) per hour
Key Features
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Converts mass-based gasoline flow at 15.5°C to imperial volumetric flow rates
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Supports fuel metering for engines, turbines, and industrial fuel terminals
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Facilitates translation between mass flow and volumetric flow measurements
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Browser-based and easy to use without specialized software
Examples
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0.5 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5 °C) = 535.55 gallon (UK)/hour
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2 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5 °C) = 2142.18 gallon (UK)/hour
Common Use Cases
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Specifying mass-based fuel flow for combustion control in engines and turbines
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Custody transfer and billing at fuel terminals where mass reference temperature matters
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Calibration and flow meter testing in refineries converting mass to volume flow
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Reporting low-volume pump or chemical dosing rates in UK water treatment systems
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Expressing small fuel consumption and drip irrigation flow rates in imperial units
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify that the gasoline density is referenced at 15.5 °C for accuracy
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Use consistent reference temperatures when comparing or billing fuel flows
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Understand that volumetric units do not adjust for temperature or pressure shifts
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Confirm unit selection carefully to avoid conversion errors between mass and volume
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline being at the 15.5 °C reference temperature
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Changes in temperature or pressure affect gasoline volume and may reduce precision
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Volumetric flow rates may not reflect actual real-time gasoline density variations
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Ensure consistent usage conditions to maintain reliable custody transfer and billing
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density referenced at 15.5 °C for this conversion?
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The 15.5 °C temperature is a standard reference used to account for density differences caused by temperature, providing consistent mass flow measurements for gasoline.
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Can this conversion be used for other fuels besides gasoline?
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No, this specific conversion is based on gasoline density at 15.5 °C and may not be accurate for other fuels.
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What should I keep in mind when using gallon (UK)/hour as a unit?
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Gallon (UK)/hour is a volumetric flow unit based on the imperial gallon, and it does not adjust for temperature or pressure changes that affect volume.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit measuring kilograms of gasoline passing per second, referenced to density at 15.5 °C.
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Gallon (UK)/hour [gal (UK)/h]
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A volumetric flow rate equal to one imperial gallon (4.54609 liters) of fluid flowing per hour.
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Reference Temperature
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A standard temperature used to define density or volume properties consistently, such as 15.5 °C for gasoline.