What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows users to translate flow rates from pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C), a mass flow unit standardized for gasoline at a reference temperature, into hundred-cubic foot/day, a volumetric flow rate commonly used for gases and liquids in engineering and utility sectors.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) into the input field
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Select the from-unit as pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Choose hundred-cubic foot/day as the to-unit
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Click the convert button to see the result instantly
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Use the output value for flow management, reporting, or engineering calculations
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow rates at 15.5°C to volumetric flow rates easily
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Supports precise industry-standard units for petroleum and natural gas applications
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Provides clear example conversions for user guidance
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Suitable for custody transfer, refinery calculations, and gas utility measurements
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Examples
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1000 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.2166622 hundred-cubic foot/day
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500 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.1083311 hundred-cubic foot/day
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and inventory accounting at fuel terminals and pipelines
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Refinery throughput and gasoline blending mass-balance calculations
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Fuel consumption or emissions reporting standardized by temperature
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Small natural gas well production and distribution rate reporting
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Utility-scale gas consumption and small metered flow measurements
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Engineering calculations for groundwater pumping and wastewater inflow
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm gasoline temperature is standardized to 15.5°C when using these units
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Use conversion results to support inventory tracking and flow rate comparisons
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Consider volumetric flow units when managing gas or liquid flows in engineering
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Ensure unit consistency throughout calculations for accurate reporting
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Review any temperature or composition changes that may affect conversion accuracy
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density fixed at 15.5°C; changes in temperature or fuel composition are not accounted for
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Hundred-cubic foot/day is a volumetric unit and does not adjust for pressure or temperature variations impacting gas volume
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline temperature reference important in this conversion?
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The reference temperature of 15.5°C standardizes gasoline density for consistent mass flow measurements, ensuring accurate conversion to volumetric units.
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Can this tool convert flow rates for fuels other than gasoline?
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This converter specifically uses gasoline at 15.5°C density; using it for other fuels may require adjustments due to different densities.
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Does this conversion account for pressure changes in gas volumes?
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No, the hundred-cubic foot/day unit reflects volumetric flow without pressure or temperature corrections affecting gas volume.
Key Terminology
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Pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit expressing the mass flow of gasoline over a day, standardized to 15.5°C to maintain consistent density reference.
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Hundred-cubic foot/day
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A volumetric flow rate unit equal to 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point per day, commonly used in gas and liquid flow measurements.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring ownership and accountability of petroleum products at terminals or pipelines.