What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from milliliter per minute, a volumetric rate commonly used in precise laboratory and medical contexts, into pound per minute, a mass flow rate standardized for gasoline at 15.5°C. It provides a temperature-corrected conversion useful in petroleum product handling and engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in milliliter per minute into the input field.
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Select the conversion to pound per minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Submit or activate the conversion process.
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Review the output representing the mass flow rate under standardized conditions.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates (mL/min) to mass flow rates (pound/min) for gasoline.
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Accounts for gasoline density at the standard reference temperature of 15.5°C.
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Facilitates accurate reporting and process control in custody transfer and refinery operations.
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Includes practical examples showcasing typical conversions.
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Browser-based and easy to use without specialized software.
Examples
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10 mL/min converts to approximately 0.0163 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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100 mL/min converts to about 0.1630 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Setting and reporting small volumetric flow rates in medical and laboratory settings.
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Converting gasoline volumetric flow rates into mass flow rates for custody transfer and invoicing.
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Performing refinery and terminal metering and quality control for gasoline shipments.
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Supporting engineering tasks such as pipeline design and fuel consumption calculations that require temperature-adjusted mass flow.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure flow measurements are accurate and devices are correctly calibrated.
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Confirm the temperature reference is 15.5°C to maintain conversion validity.
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Use this conversion only for gasoline or fluids with similar temperature-dependent densities.
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Cross-check converted values when used for financial or regulatory reporting.
Limitations
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Conversion is based on gasoline density at 15.5°C and may not be accurate for other temperatures or fluids.
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The tool does not adjust for variations in fluid composition or temperature changes.
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Accuracy depends on the precision of the input flow rate measurements and temperature control.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does milliliter per minute measure?
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Milliliter per minute measures a volumetric flow rate indicating how many milliliters of fluid pass a point each minute, often used for precise small-scale flows.
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Why is gasoline flow referenced to 15.5°C in this conversion?
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15.5°C is the standard reference temperature for gasoline volumes and densities to correct for thermal expansion, ensuring consistent mass flow comparisons.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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This conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and may not provide accurate results for other fluids or different temperatures without adjustments.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter per minute (mL/min)
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A unit expressing volumetric flow rate equal to one milliliter of fluid passing a point every minute, used for precise low flow applications.
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Pound per minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit describing the pounds of gasoline passing a point per minute, standardized to a temperature of 15.5°C to ensure consistent density.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring product ownership, often requiring accurate flow measurement and temperature-corrected conversions for billing.