What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to change flow rates measured in kilograms per second of gasoline at 15.5 °C into equivalent volumes in ounces (UK) per second. It is designed to aid various industries that need to relate mass flow to volumetric flow at a standard fuel reference temperature.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in kilogram per second (gasoline at 15.5 °C)
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Select the target unit as ounce (UK) per second
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Click convert to view the equivalent volumetric flow rate
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rates of gasoline at 15.5 °C to volumetric flow rates in ounces (UK) per second
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Uses a standardized reference temperature for gasoline density to ensure consistent conversions
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Supports applications across fuel testing, custody transfer, beverage dispensing, and microfluidics
Examples
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2 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5 °C) equals 95.208154581 ounce (UK)/second
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0.5 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5 °C) equals 23.802038645 ounce (UK)/second
Common Use Cases
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Fuel engine testing and combustion performance tuning
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Custody transfer and fuel metering systems at fuel terminals
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Calibration and testing of refinery flow meters and process-control instruments
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Beverage service flow rate specification for taps and dispensers
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Pharmaceutical dosing and liquid handling in laboratories
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Microfluidic flow measurement and engineering testing
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density corresponds to the 15.5 °C reference for accurate results
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Use this conversion for applications that require translating mass flow to volume flow
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Double-check unit selections before converting values
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Be cautious of potential rounding errors when working with very small volumetric flows
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Apply consistent reference conditions when comparing or using converted values
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density at exactly 15.5 °C, ignoring temperature or composition deviations
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Mass-to-volume conversion requires consistent reference temperature for accuracy
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Small volumetric units may introduce rounding errors at very high flow rates
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is 15.5 °C used as the reference temperature for gasoline?
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15.5 °C is a standard reference temperature used in the fuel industry to account for density variations in liquids caused by temperature changes.
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Can this converter be used for flows other than gasoline?
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No, this specific conversion applies only to gasoline flow at 15.5 °C because it depends on the gasoline density at that reference temperature.
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What does converting from kilogram/second to ounce (UK)/second represent?
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It translates a mass flow rate of gasoline into a volumetric flow rate based on imperial fluid ounces passing a point 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, referenced to the density at 15.5 °C.
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Ounce (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow rate unit indicating the number of imperial fluid ounces flowing per second.
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Reference Temperature
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The standard temperature (15.5 °C here) used to ensure consistent fuel density for reliable flow conversions.