What Is This Tool?
This converter translates flow rates measured as pound per hour of gasoline at a standard temperature of 15.5°C into cubic yard per second, a volumetric unit used primarily in US customary hydraulics and engineering. It facilitates understanding and application of fuel mass flow data within volume-based systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow rate in pound/hour (at 15.5°C)
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Select the desired output unit as cubic yard per second [yd^3/s]
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Initiate the conversion to obtain the volumetric flow equivalent
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Use the results to support fuel management or hydraulic engineering applications
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow at a reference temperature (15.5°C) to volumetric flow in cubic yards per second
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Supports flow measurement units used in petroleum custody transfer and civil engineering projects
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit conversions
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Includes reference usage scenarios in fuel metering and hydraulic system design
Examples
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1000 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.0002229035 cubic yard/second [yd^3/s]
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5000 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.001114523 cubic yard/second [yd^3/s]
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and metering of gasoline in pipelines and storage facilities with temperature correction
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Specifying engine or industrial burner fuel consumption based on mass flow references
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Hydraulic engineering calculations involving river discharge, stormwater drainage, or irrigation canal flow expressed in cubic yards per second
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Calibration and verification of flow meters requiring temperature-referenced mass flow rates
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline flow values correspond to the standard reference temperature of 15.5°C for accurate conversion
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Use the converter results to facilitate integration of mass flow data into volumetric system designs
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Handle very small converted values carefully to minimize rounding errors in calculations
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Confirm unit choices align with project requirements for flow rate reporting and analysis
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline being measured at exactly 15.5°C; variations affect conversions due to density changes
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Conversion is specific to gasoline mass flow at the reference temperature and is not applicable to other fluids or temperatures
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Very small flow rates result in very small volumetric values that must be managed cautiously to avoid rounding issues
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C specified for gasoline flow in pounds per hour?
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The 15.5°C reference temperature standardizes gasoline density and temperature corrections for custody transfer and engineering purposes.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, the conversion specifically applies to gasoline mass flow referenced at 15.5°C and may not be accurate for other fluids.
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What should I consider when converting very small flow rates?
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Small flow rates yield very small volumetric values, so take care to avoid rounding errors and ensure precise handling.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate indicating pounds of gasoline passing a point per hour, standardized to 15.5°C for density consistency.
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Cubic yard/second [yd^3/s]
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A volumetric flow rate representing cubic yards of fluid passing a location each second, used in US customary hydraulic measurements.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring ownership of fluid commodities, requiring precise flow measurement often referenced to standard conditions.