What Is This Tool?
This converter tool transforms flow rates measured in milliliters per day to mass flow rates expressed in pounds per second for gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5°C. It supports accurate conversion essential for fuel management and related industries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in milliliter/day (mL/d) into the input field.
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Select milliliter/day as the original unit and pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to display the equivalent mass flow in pound/second.
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Use the result for fuel measurement, billing, or engineering calculations as needed.
Key Features
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Converts very low volumetric flow rates from milliliter/day to mass flow rates in pound/second for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Uses a temperature-standardized conversion factor to account for density variations.
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Suitable for applications in petroleum refining, pipeline custody transfer, and automotive testing.
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Browser-based and user-friendly with straightforward input and output options.
Examples
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Converting 10 mL/day results in 1.8865064388771e-7 pound/second.
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Converting 1000 mL/day results in 1.8865064388771e-5 pound/second.
Common Use Cases
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Clinical monitoring involving small continuous fluid outputs such as urine volume or surgical drainage.
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Calculating daily infusion or drug delivery volumes at low flow rates.
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Laboratory or environmental measurements of minimal leak or seepage rates.
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Fuel custody transfer and pipeline measurement with conversion from volumetric to mass flow.
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Fuel consumption testing and pump sizing in automotive and petroleum engineering.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the gasoline is conditioned to 15.5°C to maintain conversion accuracy.
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Use this tool only for very low flow rates as milliliter/day units are not practical for high-volume flows.
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Apply the conversion factor strictly for gasoline and avoid using it for other fluids or temperatures.
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Double-check input values for precision especially when managing fuel inventory or billing.
Limitations
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The conversion assumes gasoline is at 15.5°C; temperature variations affect density and mass flow accuracy.
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Conversion factors are specific to gasoline at this reference temperature and do not apply to other fluids.
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Milliliter/day is intended for very low flow rates and not suitable for large-scale flow measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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The reference temperature of 15.5°C standardizes gasoline density to ensure mass flow rate calculations accurately reflect temperature-dependent volume changes.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, the conversion factor is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and does not apply accurately to other fluids or temperatures.
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Is milliliter/day a suitable unit for high flow rate measurements?
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No, milliliter/day is designed for very low flow rates and is impractical for measuring high flow volumes due to its scale.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter/day (mL/d)
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A unit expressing volumetric flow where one milliliter of fluid moves or is consumed over one day, used to measure very low continuous flows.
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating the pounds of gasoline passing per second, standardized to 15.5°C to adjust for temperature-modified density.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The measurement of the volume of fluid passing a point per unit time.
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Mass Flow Rate
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The measurement of the mass of fluid passing a point per unit time.