What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate flow rates measured in milliliters per second into mass flow rates expressed in pounds per hour, specifically for gasoline referenced at a standard temperature of 15.5°C. It is designed to support accurate fuel metering and related engineering calculations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in milliliters per second (mL/s)
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Select pound per hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the target unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent mass flow expressed in pounds per hour
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow in milliliters per second to mass flow in pounds per hour for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Useful for applications requiring temperature-corrected gasoline flow rates
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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Converting 2 mL/s results in approximately 11.7356 lb/h (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Converting 0.5 mL/s results in about 2.9339 lb/h (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Fuel custody transfer and metering where volume is standardized to 15.5°C
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Calculating fuel consumption or supply rates for engines and industrial burners
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Calibrating flow meters and verifying fuel delivery systems using temperature-referenced mass flow
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is near 15.5°C for accurate conversions
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Use this tool exclusively for gasoline flow rates to maintain reliability
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Double-check values when performing custody or legal transfer measurements
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density at precisely 15.5°C; variations affect results
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Not suitable for other fluids without adjustments for their specific properties
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Temperature changes in gasoline require caution when using these conversions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline temperature specified as 15.5°C in this conversion?
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The 15.5°C specification standardizes gasoline density for accurate mass flow calculations in custody and engineering applications.
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Can this tool convert flow rates for liquids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion assumes gasoline properties at 15.5°C and is not applicable to other fluids without adjustments.
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What does milliliter per second measure?
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It measures volumetric flow rate, defining how many milliliters of fluid pass a point each second.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter per second (mL/s)
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A metric unit representing the volume of fluid passing a point each second, equal to one-thousandth of a liter.
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Pound per hour (lb/h) - Gasoline at 15.5°C
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A unit of mass flow rate defining pounds of gasoline passing a point per hour, standardized to a temperature of 15.5°C for density correction.
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Custody transfer
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The legal and commercial transfer process for fluids where measurements are temperature and density-corrected.