What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volumetric flow rates measured in milliliters per day into mass flow rates expressed in pounds per minute, specifically for gasoline at the standard reference temperature of 15.5°C. It is designed for applications requiring precise mass flow information from low-rate volumetric input.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volumetric flow rate in milliliters per day (mL/d).
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Select the output unit as pound per minute for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Click the convert button to obtain the mass flow rate.
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Review the result for use in engineering or monitoring applications.
Key Features
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Converts milliliter/day, a unit for very low volumetric flow, into pound/minute mass flow for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Uses a standard reference temperature to account for density variations due to thermal expansion.
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Suitable for accurate custody transfer, quality control, and engineering calculations.
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Easy-to-use interface requiring simple input values and unit selections.
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Browser-based tool accessible without software installation.
Examples
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500 mL/d converts to approximately 0.0005659519 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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1,000 mL/d converts to approximately 0.0011319039 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Monitoring very low daily fluid outputs such as in clinical or environmental settings.
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Reporting and controlling gasoline mass flow for custody transfer and invoicing with temperature correction.
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Engineering calculations including pipeline sizing and pump selection using mass flow at a reference temperature.
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Leakage detection and seepage rate measurement where precise mass flow rates are required.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm that the fluid measured is gasoline standardized at 15.5°C for accuracy.
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Use this conversion primarily for low volumetric flow rates where mass flow is critical.
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Consider measurement uncertainties at very low flow rates when interpreting results.
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Avoid using this tool for non-gasoline fluids or conditions deviating from the reference temperature.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy relies on the gasoline density being standardized at exactly 15.5°C.
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Deviations in temperature or fluid composition can produce inaccurate conversions.
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Low flow rates in mL/d may have uncertainties impacting the precision of mass flow results.
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This tool does not apply to fluids other than gasoline or varying gasoline formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the reference temperature of 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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The 15.5°C reference standardizes gasoline density, allowing consistent mass flow measurement that accounts for thermal expansion and enables accurate comparison and custody transfer.
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Can I use this converter for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline at 15.5°C and using it for other fluids may result in inaccurate results.
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What should I consider when converting very low flow rates?
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At very low volumetric flow rates, measurement uncertainties may affect the accuracy of the mass flow conversion, so results should be interpreted with caution.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter/day (mL/d)
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A unit indicating the volume of fluid moving or produced over one day, suited for very low continuous flow rates.
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate representing pounds of gasoline passing a point per minute, with density referenced at 15.5°C for standardization.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor 1 mL/d equals 0.0000011319038632408 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C), used to translate volumetric flow into mass flow.