What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rate values from liter per day, a volumetric measurement used for low-to-moderate flow applications, into pound per second, a mass flow rate specifically for gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5°C. It aids in converting daily volume flow into instantaneous mass flow important in fuel management.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in liters per day that you wish to convert.
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Select the unit 'liter/day [L/d]' as the input measurement.
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Choose 'pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)' as the output unit.
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Click convert to instantly view the equivalent mass flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow from liter/day to mass flow in pound/second for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Includes relevant industry-specific conversion suited for automotive and petroleum fuel measurements.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick and accurate flow rate translation.
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Supports precise mass flow determination for billing, engine testing, and fuel pump sizing.
Examples
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10 liter/day equals 0.000188651 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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100 liter/day converts to 0.00188651 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Converting daily gasoline volumes into mass flow rates for accurate fuel billing and inventory control.
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Measuring fuel consumption rates during engine testing with precise mass flow rather than volume.
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Designing and specifying fuel pumps and delivery systems where mass consistency is critical.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm that the gasoline density corresponds to the reference temperature of 15.5°C before converting.
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Use this tool specifically for gasoline; apply different conversions for other fluids considering their density and temperature.
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Utilize the converter for low volumetric flow rates where the conversion factor is most effective.
Limitations
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The conversion is based on gasoline density at 15.5°C; temperature or fuel composition changes may reduce accuracy.
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Not applicable to fluids other than gasoline without adjustments for their unique properties.
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Primarily suitable for low volumetric flow ranges given the small conversion multiplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the reference temperature 15.5°C used for gasoline conversion?
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The 15.5°C reference standardizes gasoline density to ensure consistent mass flow calculations despite temperature-related volume changes.
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Can I use this conversion for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion applies only to gasoline at 15.5°C; other fluids require different conversions accounting for their own densities and temperatures.
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What applications benefit most from converting L/d to pound/second for gasoline?
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Industries such as petroleum custody transfer, engine testing, and fuel pump design benefit from precise mass flow rate conversions.
Key Terminology
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Liter/day [L/d]
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A volumetric flow rate measuring how many liters of fluid pass per day, useful for low to moderate flow rates.
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate representing pounds of gasoline passing per second, adjusted for gasoline density at 15.5 degrees Celsius.
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Mass Flow Rate
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The quantity of mass passing a point per unit of time, often preferred over volume flow for accuracy when density varies.