What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow rates expressed in kilogram per second of gasoline at 15.5 °C, a mass flow measure, into volumetric flow rates in gallons (US) per second. It is designed to assist users who need to translate mass flow into volume flow for fuel delivery, metering, and process control.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) you want to convert.
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Select kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) as the input unit.
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Choose gallon (US)/second as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline at a reference temperature to volumetric flow rate.
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Based on a standard conversion rate that accounts for gasoline density at 15.5 °C.
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring specialized software.
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Supports applications in fuel metering, custody transfer, and engine performance monitoring.
Examples
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5 kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) converts to approximately 1.7866 gallon (US)/second.
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0.1 kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5 °C) converts to approximately 0.0357 gallon (US)/second.
Common Use Cases
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Monitoring fuel mass flow to engines or turbines for combustion control.
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Custody transfer and billing at fuel terminals using standardized mass flow rates.
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Calibrating and testing flow meters in refineries or pipelines during process control.
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Estimating fluid throughput in firefighting, irrigation, and industrial liquid systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify that gasoline density corresponds to the reference temperature of 15.5 °C.
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Use this conversion for applications that require volume-based flow rates derived from mass flow.
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Consider temperature and composition changes which may affect conversion accuracy and apply corrections if needed.
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Use this tool for quick and reliable conversions but consult technical references for critical calculations.
Limitations
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The conversion assumes gasoline density is constant at 15.5 °C and may not be accurate for other temperatures.
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Density variations due to fuel composition and temperature affect conversion precision.
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The tool does not account for compressibility or multiphase flow conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why does the tool reference 15.5 °C for gasoline?
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15.5 °C is a standard reference temperature that accounts for gasoline density variations due to temperature, making mass flow measurements more consistent.
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Can this conversion be used for fuels other than gasoline?
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No, the conversion is specifically based on gasoline density at 15.5 °C and may not apply correctly to other fuels.
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How is gallon (US)/second defined?
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A gallon (US)/second is a volumetric flow rate equal to one U.S. liquid gallon of volume passing a point every second.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating how many kilograms of gasoline pass a point each second, referenced to a standard temperature of 15.5 °C to account for density.
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Gallon (US)/second
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one U.S. liquid gallon of liquid passing a point per second.
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Density Reference Temperature
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A specific temperature used to standardize fluid density measurements for accuracy across varying conditions.