What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate flow rates expressed in pounds per hour of gasoline at 15.5°C, a mass flow rate standardized for temperature, into volumetric flow rates measured in cubic centimeters per hour. It is designed for applications requiring precise conversion between mass and volume flow units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in pounds per hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Select the source unit as pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Choose the target unit as cubic centimeter/hour
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Click convert to obtain the volumetric flow rate equivalent
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow rates from mass basis at 15.5°C to volumetric measurements
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Provides accurate volumetric flow in cubic centimeters per hour for very low flow applications
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Supports use cases in custody transfer, engine fuel specification, and microfluidic flow control
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Offers easy online access with straightforward input and conversion steps
Examples
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2 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 1227.04 cubic centimeter/hour
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0.5 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals around 306.76 cubic centimeter/hour
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and metering of gasoline where flow is corrected to standard temperature
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Determining fuel consumption rates in engines and industrial burners based on mass flow
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Calibrating flow meters and delivery systems requiring temperature-referenced mass to volume conversions
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Measuring very low flow rates in microfluidic and medical infusion pump applications
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Conducting engineering tests involving small fluid dispensing such as lubricants or adhesives
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the fuel flow is referenced to 15.5°C to maintain conversion accuracy
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Use precise instrumentation when dealing with very low volumetric flow measurements
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Adjust for changes in gasoline composition or temperature when necessary
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Verify calibration settings on flow meters to match the conversion basis
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on standard temperature referencing at 15.5°C for gasoline density
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Small volumetric flows require sensitive measurement devices due to very low rates in cubic centimeters per hour
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Variations in gasoline properties or temperature outside the reference conditions may affect results
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline flow referenced at 15.5°C in this conversion?
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The 15.5°C reference standardizes gasoline density and temperature conditions for consistent mass flow measurements in custody and engineering applications.
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What does cubic centimeter/hour measure?
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Cubic centimeter/hour is a volumetric flow unit representing the passage of one milliliter of fluid per hour, used primarily for very low steady flows.
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Can this conversion be used for flows other than gasoline?
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This conversion specifically accounts for gasoline properties at 15.5°C; using it for other fluids or conditions requires appropriate adjustments.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit of mass flow rate representing one pound of gasoline passing a point each hour, adjusted for density at 15.5°C.
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Cubic centimeter/hour
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A volumetric flow unit measuring the passage of one cubic centimeter of fluid per hour, suitable for very low flow rates.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring ownership and measurement of fuel quantities, often requiring standardized flow rate units.