What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from ounce (UK) per minute into kilogram per day for gasoline at 15.5°C. It helps convert volumetric flow rates in imperial units to temperature-corrected mass flow rates used in petroleum and fuel applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in ounce (UK) per minute.
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Select the target unit as kilogram per day for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Click convert to see the equivalent mass flow rate adjusted to standard temperature.
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Use the result for accurate mass flow reporting or inventory calculation in fuel operations.
Key Features
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Converts imperial volumetric flow units to standardized mass flow units for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Provides conversion based on the fixed rate of 1 ounce (UK)/minute = 30.249509751 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Suited for fuel industry applications such as custody transfer, inventory, and throughput reporting.
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Includes clear examples demonstrating how to use the conversion formula.
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation needed.
Examples
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2 ounce (UK)/minute equals 60.499019502 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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0.5 ounce (UK)/minute equals 15.1247548755 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring low liquid dispensing rates in imperial units using ounce (UK)/minute.
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Converting gasoline flow rates for custody transfer and invoicing in petroleum pipelines and terminals.
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Standardizing inventory and throughput reports at fuel depots and refineries with mass flow rates.
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Calculating fuel consumption and emissions based on temperature-corrected mass flow in refining processes.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the gasoline flow refers to the density at 15.5°C for accurate conversions.
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Use this conversion specifically for gasoline or similar fluids referenced at the standard temperature.
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Verify flow measurements and units before conversion to maintain data consistency.
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Apply this tool in contexts involving custody transfer, inventory tracking, and fuel delivery operations.
Limitations
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Assumes gasoline density at 15.5°C; variations in temperature or fluid type affect accuracy.
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Not suitable for converting other liquids without adjusting for their temperature and density.
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Intended exclusively for conversions involving gasoline flow in specific temperature conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature of 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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The temperature ensures consistent mass–volume conversion by referencing gasoline density at a standard temperature, which is critical for custody transfer and inventory accuracy.
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Can this converter be used for liquids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline or similar fluids referenced at 15.5°C and is not directly applicable to other liquids without adjustments.
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What does ounce (UK)/minute measure?
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Ounce (UK)/minute measures volumetric flow, indicating how many UK fluid ounces pass a point each minute.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (UK)/minute
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A volumetric flow unit equal to one UK fluid ounce passing a point each minute, used for low liquid flow measurements in imperial units.
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit describing the mass of gasoline passing a point per day, normalized to a density at 15.5°C for accurate petroleum measurement.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring ownership of petroleum products where accurate flow measurement is critical.
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Mass Flow Rate
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The quantity of mass passing a point per unit of time, often used to standardize measurements independent of temperature.