What Is This Tool?
This unit converter translates flow values from liter per hour, a volumetric rate, into pound per hour for gasoline at 15.5°C, a mass flow rate standard commonly used in fuel transfer and engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in liter per hour (L/h).
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Select the output unit as pound per hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Initiate the conversion to receive the equivalent mass flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow in liters per hour to mass flow in pounds per hour for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Based on temperature-corrected density standards to ensure meaningful engineering and custody transfer calculations.
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Facilitates fuel consumption and flow meter calibration in engines, generators, and pipeline applications.
Examples
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5 L/h converts to approximately 8.1497 lb/h (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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10 L/h converts to approximately 16.2994 lb/h (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Calculating accurate gasoline flow rates for custody transfer in pipelines and terminals.
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Monitoring fuel consumption rates for engines and industrial burners using mass-based metrics.
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Calibrating flow meters and verifying fuel delivery systems under temperature-corrected conditions.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is standardized to 15.5°C before converting to maintain accuracy.
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Use this conversion for gasoline only, as density variations affect results with other fluids.
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Verify flow meter calibration regularly when using mass flow rates derived from volumetric measures.
Limitations
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Conversion validity depends on gasoline being at or corrected to 15.5°C; deviations reduce accuracy.
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Not suitable for fluids other than gasoline without appropriate density or temperature adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature correction to 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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Because gasoline density changes with temperature, using 15.5°C as a reference ensures the mass flow rate reflects standard conditions commonly used in fuel custody and engineering calculations.
Key Terminology
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Liter per hour [L/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit measuring the volume of liquid passing a point each hour, commonly used for low to moderate liquid flows.
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Pound per hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating one pound of gasoline flowing each hour, standardized to 15.5°C for density and temperature corrections.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor 1 L/h equals 1.6299415625 lb/h for gasoline at 15.5°C used to translate volumetric flow to mass flow.