What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow rates from pound/day for gasoline measured at 15.5°C, a mass flow unit standardized for petroleum industry use, into milliliter per hour, a volumetric flow unit suitable for precise, low flow rate applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow rate value in pound/day measured at 15.5°C.
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Select the source unit as pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Choose the target unit milliliter/hour [mL/h] for volumetric flow.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent flow rate in milliliter per hour.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow rates from mass-based pound/day to volumetric milliliter/hour.
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Standardizes measurements using gasoline density at 15.5°C for consistency.
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Supports applications in petroleum custody transfer and small-scale dosing processes.
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Provides easy-to-use input and output units relevant to industrial and clinical settings.
Examples
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2 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 51.13 mL/h.
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0.5 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 12.78 mL/h.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and inventory accounting at gasoline terminals standardized at 15.5°C.
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Refinery throughput calculations and gasoline blending operations.
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Precise flow control in medical infusions, laboratory dosing, and small-scale chemical processes.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure flow rates are referenced to gasoline at 15.5°C for accurate conversion.
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Use the tool to translate mass flow data into volumetric rates for precise dosing applications.
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Double-check input values to maintain measurement consistency in reporting and control.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline density at 15.5°C; deviation affects results.
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Pound/day measures mass flow, milliliter/hour measures volume flow, so proper referencing is essential.
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The conversion rate applies only to gasoline at the specified reference temperature, not to other fluids or conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline flow measured at a standard temperature of 15.5°C?
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Gasoline quantities are standardized at 15.5°C to ensure consistent density-based measurement and comparison across custody transfer and inventory processes.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, the conversion rate is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and may not be accurate for other fluids or temperatures.
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What is the difference between pound/day and milliliter/hour units?
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Pound/day measures the mass flow of gasoline standardized at a reference temperature, while milliliter/hour quantifies volumetric flow at lower, precise delivery rates.
Key Terminology
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Pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit for gasoline standardized to 15.5°C to ensure consistent density-based measurement over a 24-hour period.
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Milliliter/hour [mL/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one milliliter of fluid transported or dispensed per hour, suitable for precise low-flow applications.
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Reference Temperature
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The standard temperature (15.5°C) at which gasoline density is referenced to ensure consistent flow rate measurements.