What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert flow rates measured in pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C), a mass flow rate unit standardized to a reference temperature for gasoline, into volumetric flow rates expressed as gallon (US)/day. It is designed to support petroleum industry applications requiring accurate and consistent unit translation.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow rate value in pound/day standardized at 15.5°C.
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Select the target unit as gallon (US)/day from the available options.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline at a reference temperature into volumetric flow rate in US gallons per day.
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Based on standardized definitions to ensure consistent measurements keyed to 15.5°C gasoline density.
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Suitable for custody transfer, refinery operations, fuel consumption tracking, and environmental reporting.
Examples
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Convert 10 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) which equals approximately 1.62 gallon (US)/day.
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Convert 50 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) resulting in about 8.10 gallon (US)/day.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and inventory accounting at terminals and pipelines standardizing gasoline volume and mass.
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Refinery throughput and mass-balance calculations for gasoline processing and blending.
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Fuel consumption or emission reports requiring mass-based gasoline quantity converted into volume.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline measurements are referenced to 15.5°C for accurate conversion results.
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Use this conversion when volumetric units are preferred or required in reporting or compliance.
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Cross-check input values to maintain consistency and accuracy in petroleum industry calculations.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density at 15.5°C; variations in temperature or gasoline composition may affect precision.
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Use the correct standard temperature reference to avoid inconsistencies in your conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline standardized at 15.5°C in this conversion?
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Standardizing gasoline at 15.5°C accounts for temperature-dependent density changes, enabling consistent and comparable flow measurements.
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Can I convert pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to gallon (US)/day for other liquids?
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This conversion is specific to gasoline standardized at 15.5°C; using it for other liquids may lead to inaccurate results.
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What industries commonly use this unit conversion?
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Petroleum industry sectors such as refinery processing, custody transfer, and emissions reporting frequently utilize this conversion.
Key Terminology
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Pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit expressing gasoline quantity per day, standardized to a temperature of 15.5°C for consistent density measurement.
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Gallon (US)/day [gal (US)/d]
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one US liquid gallon of volume passing a point in one day.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring ownership or measurement responsibility of petroleum products often requiring standardized measurements.