What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to change flow measurements from ounce (UK)/hour, a unit for very low mass flow rates, into pound/hour referenced to gasoline at 15.5 °C. It helps translate small-scale mass flow rates into standardized fuel flow rates for various industrial and laboratory applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in ounce (UK)/hour that you want to convert
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Select ounce (UK)/hour as the source unit and pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the result
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View the converted flow rate in pounds per hour standardized for gasoline at 15.5 °C
Key Features
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Converts low mass flow rates from ounce (UK)/hour to pound/hour based on gasoline at 15.5 °C
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Provides a user-friendly interface for quick and accurate flow unit conversions
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Supports applications in custody transfer, engine fuel consumption, and calibration
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Uses a precise conversion factor linking these two flow units
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Browser-based tool accessible without any installation
Examples
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5 ounce (UK)/hour equals approximately 0.2316 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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10 ounce (UK)/hour converts to about 0.4631 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Low-rate dosing of laboratory reagents and chemicals with precision pumps
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Specification and calibration of small metering or drip-feed devices in pharmaceuticals and specialty manufacturing
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Formulation and micro-dosing in perfumery or flavoring
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Custody-transfer and metering of gasoline in pipelines and terminals with temperature-corrected mass flow
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Determining fuel consumption rates for engines and industrial burners
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Calibration and verification of fuel delivery and flow meter systems requiring temperature-referenced values
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure temperature and fuel composition conditions are considered since the conversion assumes gasoline density at 15.5 °C
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Use this converter for low flow rate measurements as ounce (UK)/hour suits small mass throughput scenarios
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Verify flow meter calibrations with reference to temperature-standardized gasoline to maintain measurement accuracy
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Cross-check converted values when handling critical custody-transfer or engineering calculations
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on standard gasoline density at 15.5 °C; variations may reduce precision
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The ounce (UK)/hour unit is intended for very low mass flow rates and may not be appropriate for high throughput flows
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 'pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)' mean?
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It is a mass flow rate unit indicating pounds of gasoline passing per hour, with measurements referenced to a standardized temperature of 15.5 °C for consistent density considerations.
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Can this converter be used for high mass flow rates?
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No, the ounce (UK)/hour unit is best suited for very low mass flow rates and may not accurately handle high throughput applications.
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Why is temperature referenced in this conversion?
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The temperature reference of 15.5 °C ensures gasoline density is standardized, which is critical for accurate mass flow and custody-transfer calculations.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (UK)/hour [oz (UK)/h]
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A mass flow rate equal to one UK avoirdupois ounce passing per hour; used for very low mass throughput measurements.
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Mass flow rate unit representing one pound of gasoline passing per hour, referenced to a temperature of 15.5 °C for standardization.
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Custody-transfer
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The process of transferring fuel ownership with accurate measurement of quantity under standardized conditions.