What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert flow measurements from kilogram per second (for gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5°C) to a volumetric flow rate expressed in liters per day. It is designed for applications requiring conversion between mass flow and volume flow based on standard fuel density.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the flow value in kilogram/second (gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Select the source unit and target unit as liter/day [L/d]
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Click convert to receive the equivalent volumetric flow value
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow rates at 15.5°C to volumetric flow in liters per day
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User-friendly interface for quick and accurate conversions
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Supports scenarios involving fuel metering, combustion testing, and volume-based reporting
Examples
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2 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 233,725.4278 liter/day
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0.5 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to about 58,431.35695 liter/day
Common Use Cases
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Calculating fuel mass flow for engine or turbine performance monitoring
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Handling custody transfer and billing where mass flow at standard conditions is specified
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Calibrating flow meters and process-control systems in refineries and fuel distribution
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Reporting daily volumetric fuel consumption or dosing amounts in environmental and industrial operations
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure temperature conditions are consistent with the 15.5°C reference to maintain conversion accuracy
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Use this converter for gasoline only; consider different approaches for other fluids
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Cross-check volumetric results with metering data when possible for reliable process control
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density at 15.5°C; temperature deviations impact results
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Assumes consistent temperature and fuel properties during conversion
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Not suitable for converting flow rates of fluids other than gasoline or at significantly different conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the reference temperature of 15.5°C used for gasoline?
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15.5°C is a common standard temperature referencing gasoline density to account for temperature-related density changes in fuel measurement.
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Can I use this conversion for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline at 15.5°C and is not valid for other fluids or different physical conditions.
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What does one liter per day represent in flow terms?
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One liter per day indicates the volume of fluid, in liters, that passes or is delivered daily, used for low-to-moderate flow applications.
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 a point each second, standardized at 15.5°C to account for density changes with temperature.
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Liter/day [L/d]
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A volumetric flow unit expressing the number of liters of fluid moved or delivered per day, used especially for measuring low to moderate flow volumes.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor 1 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 116,862.7139 liters per day, used to translate mass flow into volumetric flow.