What Is This Tool?
This converter translates flow rate values from milliliters per day, a unit expressing very low volumetric flow rates, to kilograms per minute specific to gasoline measured at 15.5°C. It supports applications requiring precise mass flow referencing a standard temperature.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate in milliliters per day into the input field.
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Select the source unit as milliliter/day [mL/d].
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Choose the target unit kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Click convert to get the equivalent mass flow rate.
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Review the converted result displayed for your application.
Key Features
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Converts milliliter/day volumetric flow to kilogram/minute mass flow (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Uses a standard temperature reference for consistent mass-volume conversions.
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Supports petroleum industry applications including custody transfer and fuel flowmeter calibration.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface.
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Facilitates comparison across different fuel consumption tests.
Examples
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1000 milliliter/day equals 0.0005134 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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500 milliliter/day equals 0.0002567 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Monitoring low-rate fluid volumes such as clinical or laboratory outputs.
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Fuel custody transfer and invoicing ensuring consistent mass accounting at 15.5°C.
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Calibrating fuel flowmeters and managing tanker truck fuel loading/unloading.
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Conducting vehicle fuel consumption tests standardized to reference temperature.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure the gasoline density corresponds to 15.5°C for accurate conversion.
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Use this conversion in applications requiring standardized mass flow reporting.
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Double-check input values when dealing with very low flow rates due to potential uncertainty.
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Use this tool as part of a broader fuel management or laboratory measurement workflow.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on maintaining gasoline temperature at 15.5°C.
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Variations in fluid composition or temperature may produce inaccurate results.
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Very low volumetric flow rates increase measurement uncertainty when converted to mass.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline reference temperature important for this conversion?
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Using 15.5°C as a reference ensures consistent density-based mass calculations, making measurements reliable and comparable.
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Can I use this converter for fluids other than gasoline?
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This converter is specifically designed for gasoline at 15.5°C and may not produce accurate results for other fluids.
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How do low flow rates affect the conversion?
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Very low volumetric flow rates can increase measurement uncertainty when converted to mass flow.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter/day [mL/d]
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A unit representing the volume of fluid, one milliliter, moved or consumed over one day, used for very low continuous flow rates.
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Kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate showing the mass of gasoline per minute, referenced to gasoline density at 15.5°C for consistent mass-volume comparison.
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Reference Temperature
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A standardized temperature used to calculate density and enable consistent mass measurements, here set at 15.5°C for gasoline.