What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow values from kilogram/second for gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5 °C into hundred-cubic foot/hour volumes. It supports precise translation between mass flow rates of liquid fuels and volumetric flow rates often used in gas and utility applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Select the input and output units accordingly
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent hundred-cubic foot/hour value
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Use the conversion result for process control, billing, or measurement reconciliation
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rates of gasoline at 15.5 °C to volumetric flow rates in hundred-cubic foot/hour
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Uses standardized reference temperature for density consistency
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Supports fuel metering and custody transfer calculations
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Facilitates switching between mass and volume flow units for various industrial applications
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
Examples
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2 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 3.439139828 hundred-cubic foot/hour
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0.5 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.859784957 hundred-cubic foot/hour
Common Use Cases
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Fuel mass flow specification for engines or turbines using gasoline density at 15.5 °C
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Custody transfer and billing at fuel terminals requiring mass reference standards
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Calibration and testing of flow meters in refineries and pipelines
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Utility measurement of natural gas consumption for small commercial customers
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Sizing low-rate gas supplies and HVAC ventilation system design in imperial units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature matches 15.5 °C for accurate density-based conversions
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Account for phase differences when comparing volumetric and mass flow units
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Verify measurement standards and units compatibility across systems
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Use the tool for standardized custody transfer and metering processes
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Cross-check conversion outputs when applying to liquid versus gas flows
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density being at exactly 15.5 °C
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour is primarily a volumetric gas flow rate unit, limiting direct comparability with liquid flows
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Temperature and composition deviations in gasoline affect conversion precision
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Differences in measurement standards and references can lead to errors if not addressed
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline density reference temperature set at 15.5 °C?
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The 15.5 °C reference standardizes gasoline density measurements to account for temperature-related density changes, ensuring consistent mass flow calculations.
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Can this converter be used for other liquids besides gasoline?
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This tool is designed specifically for gasoline at 15.5 °C, so using it for other liquids may result in inaccurate conversions due to differing densities.
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Is hundred-cubic foot/hour suitable for measuring liquid flow rates directly?
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour is generally used for gas volumetric flow rates; applying it directly to liquids requires careful consideration of phase and temperature variations.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit measuring the mass flow rate of gasoline where the density is standardized at 15.5 °C to account for temperature effects.
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing 100 cubic feet of gas passing a point each hour, typically used for low to moderate gas flows.
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Density Reference Temperature
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A fixed temperature at which the density of a liquid (like gasoline) is standardized to ensure consistent flow rate measurements.