What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you transform a mass flow rate measured in pound/hour of gasoline at 15.5°C into a volumetric flow rate expressed in cubic foot per minute. It’s primarily used in engineering and fuel management scenarios requiring standard temperature corrections.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) you want to convert
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Select the source unit as pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Choose cubic foot/minute [ft³/min] as the target unit
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Submit to view the converted volumetric flow rate
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline at 15.5°C to volumetric flow rate in cubic feet per minute
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Supports standard temperature and density-referenced measurements for accuracy
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Provides quick and easy calculations suitable for fuel custody, metering, and engineering processes
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Highlights industry-relevant use cases such as pipeline fuel transfer and HVAC ventilation sizing
Examples
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10 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.003611036 cubic foot/minute [ft³/min]
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50 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.01805518 cubic foot/minute [ft³/min]
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and flow metering of gasoline in pipelines and terminals
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Determining fuel supply rates for engines and industrial burners
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Calibration and verification of fuel flow meters needing temperature-referenced measurements
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Specifying ventilation rates and airflow in HVAC systems
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Sizing ducts and industrial ventilation for air or gas flow
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is at 15.5°C for accurate mass flow reference
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Use calibrated meters suitable for temperature-corrected flow measurements
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Apply volumetric flow results appropriately considering cubic foot/minute typically refers to gases
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Verify conditions to maintain consistency with standard reference temperatures
Limitations
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Conversion depends on gasoline being at standard 15.5°C temperature; deviations affect accuracy
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Cubic foot/minute generally measures gases, so volumetric interpretation for liquid gasoline requires caution
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Precision depends on calibration and maintaining standard measurement conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline temperature referenced at 15.5°C in this conversion?
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The 15.5°C standard temperature is used to correct gasoline density and ensure consistent mass flow measurements in custody and engineering calculations.
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Can this converter be used for liquids other than gasoline?
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This converter is specifically designed for gasoline at 15.5°C; using it for other liquids may result in inaccurate conversions due to differing densities.
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Why is cubic foot/minute typically used for gases and not liquids?
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Cubic foot/minute is a volumetric flow unit mainly used to quantify gas or air flow; applying it to liquids like gasoline requires careful interpretation.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating the pounds of gasoline passing a point per hour, with density referenced to 15.5°C.
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Cubic foot/minute [ft³/min]
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A volumetric flow rate unit showing the volume in cubic feet of fluid (usually air) moving through an area every minute.
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Standard Temperature
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A reference temperature, here 15.5°C, used to correct flow measurements for density consistency.