What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows users to transform volumetric flow rates measured in liters per day into mass flow rates in kilograms per second, specifically for gasoline standardized at 15.5°C. It supports fuel flow analysis relevant to industrial, environmental, and engineering contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value you want to convert in liters per day.
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Select liter/day as the input unit and kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the result based on the established conversion rate.
Key Features
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Converts liter/day volumetric flow to kilogram/second mass flow for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Uses a standard reference temperature to ensure consistent density conditions.
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Includes clear conversion examples for ease of understanding.
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Supports applications in fuel distribution, engine testing, and refinery metering.
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Browser-based and simple to use without specialized software.
Examples
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100 liter/day equals approximately 0.0008557 kilogram/second of gasoline at 15.5°C.
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500 liter/day is equivalent to about 0.0042785 kilogram/second of gasoline at 15.5°C.
Common Use Cases
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Calculating daily gasoline usage mass flow for precise engine combustion control.
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Performing custody transfer and billing based on mass flow at fuel terminals.
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Calibrating and testing flow meters in refinery and pipeline applications.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the gasoline is at the reference temperature of 15.5°C for accurate conversion.
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Use this tool specifically for gasoline; different fluids require density adjustments.
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Consider measurement uncertainties when working with very low flow rates.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline being at the specified reference temperature of 15.5°C.
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Not applicable for fluids other than gasoline without accounting for different densities.
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Low volumetric flows may lead to uncertainty due to very small mass flow results.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C in this conversion?
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Because gasoline density varies with temperature, using 15.5°C as a reference standardizes the mass flow rate measurement for consistency.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this tool is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and does not apply to other fluids without adjusting for their specific densities.
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What should I be aware of when converting very low flow rates?
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Measurements at low volumetric flow rates might introduce uncertainties when converted to mass flow due to very small resulting values.
Key Terminology
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Liter/day [L/d]
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A volumetric flow rate unit expressing how many liters of fluid flow each day, commonly used for low to moderate flow measurements.
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating the kilograms of gasoline passing a point per second, with density referenced to 15.5°C.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to convert one liter per day into kilograms per second for gasoline at 15.5°C: 1 L/d = 0.0000085570492642821 kg/s.