What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate flow measurements from milliliters per hour, a volumetric unit for low continuous rates, to pounds per hour, a mass flow rate specifically referenced for gasoline at 15.5°C. It supports accurate fuel metering and engineering calculations by adjusting for temperature and mass-based reporting.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in milliliters per hour (mL/h).
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Select the source unit as milliliter/hour [mL/h].
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Choose the target unit as pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent mass flow rate in lb/h.
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Use the result for fuel metering, performance calculations, or calibration purposes.
Key Features
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Converts milliliter/hour (mL/h) to pound/hour (lb/h) for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Standardizes flow rates using a temperature reference to ensure consistent density assumptions.
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Supports fuel distribution, engine fuel consumption, and flow meter calibration applications.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation for instant conversions.
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Provides examples to guide users through typical conversion scenarios.
Examples
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Convert 100 mL/h: 100 × 0.0016299416 = 0.16299416 lb/h.
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Convert 500 mL/h: 500 × 0.0016299416 = 0.8149708 lb/h.
Common Use Cases
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Setting precise intravenous or enteral pump rates in medical treatments.
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Controlling reagent addition in laboratory experiments and microreactors.
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Custody transfer and metering of gasoline with temperature-corrected mass flow units.
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Specifying fuel consumption rates for engines and industrial burners.
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Calibrating flow meters and verifying fuel delivery systems that rely on temperature-based mass flow.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure measurements account for density at the standard temperature of 15.5°C for accurate mass flow conversion.
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Regularly calibrate instruments to maintain precise volumetric and mass flow readings.
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Use this tool primarily when fuel flow is standardized to gasoline at 15.5°C for consistency.
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Double-check conversion results in critical custody-transfer or performance evaluations.
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Consider temperature deviations as a factor for potential variation in mass flow calculations.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on the gasoline being at 15.5°C; temperature or composition variations affect results.
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Not suitable for flow conversions involving fluids other than gasoline or outside the standard temperature range.
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The tool does not account for specific gasoline composition changes beyond the temperature reference.
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Maintaining calibration and temperature control is essential for meaningful conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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The 15.5°C temperature serves as a standard reference for gasoline density, ensuring consistent and accurate mass flow calculations when converting from volumetric measurements.
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Can this tool be used for fuels other than gasoline?
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No, the conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C because density and temperature corrections are based on that standard.
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What should I consider if the gasoline temperature varies?
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Variations in temperature can affect gasoline density, leading to inaccuracies in mass flow results; temperature control or compensation is recommended.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter/hour [mL/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit equal to one milliliter of fluid transported each hour, used for precise low-rate delivery.
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit representing one pound of gasoline flowing per hour, referenced to 15.5°C for standard density.
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Mass Flow Rate
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The quantity of mass passing through a point per unit time, used for accurate fuel metering and engineering calculations.