What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow measurements from pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C), a mass flow unit standardized for gasoline at a specific temperature, to cubic meter/hour, a volumetric flow rate commonly used in engineering for liquids and gases.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow value in pound/day at 15.5°C.
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Select the input unit: pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Choose the output unit: cubic meter/hour [m³/h].
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Submit to perform the conversion using the standard formula.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline at standardized 15.5 °C temperature to volumetric flow rate.
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Uses a defined conversion rate specific to gasoline's density at 15.5 °C.
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Provides quick, automated calculations based on industry-relevant units.
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Suitable for petroleum industry applications including custody transfer and refinery throughput.
Examples
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1000 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.0255633 cubic meter/hour.
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500 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.01278165 cubic meter/hour.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and inventory management at terminals and pipelines standardizing gasoline flow to 15.5 °C.
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Refinery throughput and blending operations monitoring.
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Reporting fuel consumption or emissions with standardized gasoline mass flow values.
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Engineering calculations for pipeline design and fluid transport involving gasoline.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature and composition match the 15.5 °C standard for accurate results.
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Use the tool for gasoline only to avoid errors from different densities or fluids.
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Verify flow rates for consistency in custody and emissions reports.
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Apply the conversion in combination with volumetric flow requirements for equipment sizing.
Limitations
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Conversion only applies to gasoline at 15.5 °C; other temperatures or fluid types need adjustments.
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Accuracy depends on stable gasoline density per the reference temperature.
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Not suitable for fluids other than gasoline without specific density and temperature consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline flow measured at 15.5 °C?
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Gasoline quantities are standardized to 15.5 °C to ensure consistency in mass flow accounting by accounting for temperature-dependent density variations.
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Can this converter be used for other liquids?
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No, this tool specifically uses conversion based on gasoline density at 15.5 °C and should not be applied to other fluids without correcting for their properties.
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What is the conversion formula from pound/day to cubic meter/hour?
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The formula is 1 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5 °C) equals 0.0000255633 cubic meter/hour.
Key Terminology
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Pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Mass flow rate unit indicating pounds of gasoline per day, standardized to 15.5 °C to adjust for density changes with temperature.
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Cubic meter/hour [m³/h]
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Volumetric flow rate unit indicating the volume of fluid passing a point measured in cubic meters per hour.
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Standard Temperature
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The reference temperature of 15.5 °C used to normalize gasoline density for consistent mass flow measurement.