What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow values from pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C), a mass flow rate standardized at a reference temperature, into liter/hour [L/h], a volumetric flow rate commonly used in engineering and process monitoring.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) into the input field.
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Select pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the source unit.
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Choose liter/hour [L/h] as the target unit.
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Click convert to view the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow standardized at 15.5 °C to volumetric flow per hour.
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Handles units relevant to petroleum, refining, and fuel consumption measurements.
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Provides easy access to a commonly needed flow rate conversion for industrial and laboratory contexts.
Examples
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10 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 0.256 liter/hour [L/h].
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100 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 2.56 liter/hour [L/h].
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and inventory accounting for gasoline at 15.5°C in pipelines and terminals.
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Calculating refinery throughput and blending operations for gasoline processing.
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Reporting fuel consumption or emissions standardized by mass and temperature.
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Monitoring fuel consumption rates for small engines and portable generators.
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Controlling dosing pumps for chemicals and fertilizers in liquid form.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the gasoline sample is standardized at 15.5°C for meaningful conversion results.
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Use this conversion primarily where temperature and composition standardization applies.
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Consider additional temperature or compositional corrections if conditions vary.
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Use volumetric units for operational flow control but refer to mass units for custody and reporting consistency.
Limitations
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Assumes gasoline density standardized to 15.5°C; deviations affect conversion accuracy.
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Not suitable without temperature or compositional standardization adjustments.
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Volumetric flow does not account for temperature or pressure changes affecting mass flow.
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Designed for flow rates within the common operational ranges of petroleum and process industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline mass flow referenced to 15.5°C?
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Referencing gasoline mass flow to 15.5°C standardizes density measurements, allowing consistent quantity accounting and comparisons.
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When should I use liter/hour instead of pound/day for gasoline flow?
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Use liter/hour for operational monitoring, dosing, or process control where volumetric flow is practical, and pound/day for custody and inventory accounting.
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Does this conversion account for temperature variations?
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No, this conversion assumes gasoline is standardized at 15.5°C; temperature deviations require separate adjustments for accuracy.
Key Terminology
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Pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit expressing gasoline mass per day standardized to 15.5°C for temperature-dependent density consistency.
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Liter/hour [L/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit measuring liquid volume passing a point each hour, used for low-to-moderate continuous flow.
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Standard Temperature Reference
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A specified temperature, here 15.5°C, used as a baseline to standardize measurements and ensure comparability.