What Is This Tool?
This converter changes flow measurements from ounce (UK)/second, a small volumetric flow rate unit, into pound/hour representing gasoline mass flow referenced to 15.5 °C. It helps translate flow data crucial for fuel metering and performance evaluations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in ounce (UK)/second you want to convert
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Select the fromUnit as ounce (UK)/second and toUnit as pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Submit the input to get the mass flow equivalent in pound/hour
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Use the result for fuel metering, engineering, or custody transfer calculations
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates in ounce (UK)/second to mass flow rates in pound/hour for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Accurately accounts for temperature-referenced gasoline density in calculations
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Supports precision flow conversion for custody transfer and fuel consumption analysis
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Useful in petroleum industry, flow meter calibration, and engineering contexts
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Easy-to-use online interface for fast unit conversion
Examples
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Convert 2 ounce (UK)/second: 2 × 166.7218836907 = 333.44 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Convert 0.5 ounce (UK)/second: 0.5 × 166.7218836907 = 83.36 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Measuring small dispenser or tap flow rates in beverage and laboratory settings
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Calculating fuel mass flow for engines, generators, and industrial burners
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Performing custody transfer and metering of gasoline pipelines and trucks
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Calibrating and verifying flow meters under temperature-corrected conditions
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Analyzing fuel supply rates in combustion and emissions evaluations
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is standardized at 15.5 °C for accurate conversions
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Use precise instruments when measuring small flow rates in ounce (UK)/second
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Double-check unit selection before converting to avoid errors
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Apply temperature and density corrections when dealing with varying fuel conditions
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Cross-verify converted values in critical engineering or custody transfer tasks
Limitations
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Conversion depends on gasoline density standardized at 15.5 °C; variations can cause inaccuracies
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Volumetric to mass flow conversion requires exact temperature and density data
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Small volumetric flow rates need high-precision measurement tools
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The tool does not account for fuel composition changes affecting density
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is temperature referenced in pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)?
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The temperature reference at 15.5°C standardizes gasoline density for consistent mass flow measurement and accurate engineering or custody transfer calculations.
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Can I convert any volumetric flow to mass flow with this tool?
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This tool specifically converts ounce (UK)/second to pound/hour for gasoline at 15.5°C and may not be accurate for other substances or conditions.
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What affects the accuracy of this conversion?
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Accuracy depends on correct temperature control, precise volumetric measurements, and accounting for gasoline density at the standard temperature.
Key Terminology
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Ounce (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow rate unit measuring how many imperial fluid ounces pass a point per second.
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating pounds of gasoline passing a point each hour, corrected to a standard temperature.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring fuel ownership using standardized and accurate flow measurements.