What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to translate flow rates expressed in milliliters per minute to pounds per day specifically for gasoline measured at a standard temperature of 15.5°C. It is designed to support accurate mass flow rate calculations critical in petroleum industry applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in milliliters per minute (mL/min)
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Select the target unit pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Click convert to receive the equivalent mass flow rate
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Apply the results to your process control or inventory calculations
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rate (mL/min) to mass flow rate (pound/day) for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Provides unit conversion aligned with petroleum industry standards
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Useful for custody transfer, refinery accounting, and emissions reporting
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Browser-based and easy to use without needing additional software
Examples
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1 mL/min equals approximately 2.3471 pounds per day for gasoline at 15.5°C
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5 mL/min converts to about 11.7356 pounds per day under the same conditions
Common Use Cases
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Determining gasoline mass flow for custody transfer at terminals and pipelines
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Calculating refinery throughput and performing mass-balance in gasoline processing
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Reporting fuel consumption or emissions with standardized mass flow values
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure volumetric flow rate measurements are precise for accurate conversions
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Use this tool specifically for gasoline at 15.5°C due to density reference requirements
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Apply conversion results in petroleum industry scenarios such as inventory and blending
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density at 15.5°C and may vary with temperature or composition changes
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Not suitable for fluids other than gasoline without adjusting for their densities
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Small flow rates require careful measurement to produce meaningful mass flow outputs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline temperature specified as 15.5°C?
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The temperature of 15.5°C is a standard reference used to account for temperature-dependent density variations in gasoline, ensuring consistent mass flow calculations.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this converter is specifically designed for gasoline at 15.5°C and does not account for density differences of other fluids.
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Why is converting from volumetric to mass flow important?
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Mass flow measurements are essential for accurate inventory control, custody transfer, and compliance reporting in the petroleum industry.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter per minute (mL/min)
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one milliliter of fluid passing a point every minute, used for small controlled flow rates.
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Pound per day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating the pounds of gasoline flowing each day, standardized at 15.5°C to maintain consistent density reference.