What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you transform flow measurements from pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) — a mass flow rate referenced to a standard temperature — into cubic centimeter per minute, a volumetric flow rate used in precise small-scale applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the flow rate value in pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Select the desired output unit as cubic centimeter/minute.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rates corrected to gasoline at 15.5°C to volumetric flow in cubic centimeters per minute.
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Supports applications in petroleum custody transfer and fuel consumption analysis.
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Useful for laboratory, medical, and instrumentation scenarios requiring small volumetric flows.
Examples
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A flow of 2 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 20.4506 cubic centimeter/minute.
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A flow of 0.5 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals about 5.1127 cubic centimeter/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Custody-transfer and metering of gasoline pipelines and tanker trucks with temperature-corrected mass flows.
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Specifying fuel consumption rates for engines and industrial burners on a mass basis.
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Calibrating flow meters and fuel delivery systems requiring standardized mass flow references.
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Setting infusion rates in medical dosing and microfluidics applications.
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Measuring small gas or liquid flows in chromatography and analytical equipment.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density corresponds to the reference temperature of 15.5 °C for accurate conversion.
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Use this tool specifically for gasoline, as applying it to other fluids can yield incorrect results.
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Double-check units before converting to maintain consistency in engineering or medical calculations.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline being at the standard temperature of 15.5 °C.
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Variations in temperature or gasoline composition may impact density and conversion precision.
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This conversion is intended only for gasoline flow; other fluids require separate density adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is temperature referenced in the pound/hour unit?
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The temperature reference of 15.5 °C standardizes gasoline density, ensuring accurate mass flow measurement despite temperature variations.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline at 15.5 °C; other fluids require adjustments based on their own density and temperature conditions.
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What are common applications for converting pound/hour to cubic centimeter/minute?
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Typical uses include custody metering in petroleum, engine fuel consumption analysis, medical dosing, microfluidics, and instrumentation testing.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit of mass flow rate indicating one pound of gasoline passing a point every hour, referenced to a temperature of 15.5 °C.
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Cubic centimeter/minute
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A volumetric flow rate unit equal to one cubic centimeter or milliliter of fluid passing a point each minute.
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Mass Flow Rate
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The mass of a substance passing through a cross-section per unit time.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid passing through a point per unit time.