What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate flow rates measured in kilogram per second (specifically for gasoline at 15.5°C) into gallon (UK) per second, a volumetric flow unit used primarily in systems operating with imperial units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value measured in kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Select kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the source unit and gallon (UK)/second as the target unit.
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Submit the input to see the equivalent flow rate in gallon (UK)/second.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline at a standard reference temperature to volumetric flow rate in imperial gallons per second.
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Supports units relevant to fuel handling, refinery operations, and industrial applications using gasoline density at 15.5°C.
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Provides quick and easy conversion directly in the browser without installation.
Examples
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Convert 5 kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5°C): 5 × 0.2975255015 = 1.4876275075 gallon (UK)/second.
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Convert 10 kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5°C): 10 × 0.2975255015 = 2.975255015 gallon (UK)/second.
Common Use Cases
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Controlling combustion and performance in engines or turbines using fuel mass flow specifications.
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Metering, custody transfer, and billing of gasoline at fuel terminals with reference to 15.5°C density.
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Calibrating flow meters and managing process controls in refinery or pipeline systems converting between mass and volumetric flows.
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Reporting flow rates in UK-based waterworks, firefighting, or other systems that use imperial (UK) gallons.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure that the gasoline flow measurement references density at 15.5°C for correct conversion.
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Be aware of regional differences if interfacing with other volumetric units outside the imperial (UK) gallon.
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Use conversion results for process control and reporting where imperial volume is required, not for other fluids without adjusting for density.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density at exactly 15.5°C; temperature or composition variations can impact accuracy.
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Imperial gallon usage might need adjustment when integrating with metric or US customary units.
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This conversion is valid solely for gasoline; other fluids need separate density references.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C for this conversion?
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Because gasoline density varies with temperature, referencing 15.5°C standardizes measurements to account for these variations in fuel mass flow.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline with density referenced at 15.5°C; other fluids require different density considerations.
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What is the volume equivalent of one gallon (UK) per second?
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One gallon (UK) per second equals 0.00454609 cubic meters per second.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit measuring how many kilograms of gasoline pass per second, with density referenced to 15.5°C.
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Gallon (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one imperial gallon (4.54609 litres) of fluid passing a point each second.
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Density Reference Temperature
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The temperature, here 15.5°C, used as a standard to account for temperature-dependent changes in gasoline density.