What Is This Tool?
This unit converter translates gasoline flow measured in pounds per hour at 15.5°C into volumetric flow expressed in US gallons per day. It helps users convert temperature-referenced mass flow rates into volumetric units suitable for operational and reporting purposes in fuel handling and related applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow value in pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Select the desired output unit of gallon (US)/day.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
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Review the result along with example values for reference.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow from mass rate (pound/hour) to volume rate (gallon (US)/day).
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References gasoline density at the standard temperature of 15.5°C for accurate conversions.
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Supports engineering, custody transfer, and calibration needs for fuel measurement.
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Includes example conversions for ease of understanding.
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Provides a straightforward formula to perform the conversion manually if needed.
Examples
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2 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) is equal to approximately 7.78 gallon (US)/day.
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0.5 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to about 1.94 gallon (US)/day.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and metering of gasoline where volume and mass flow must be correlated at 15.5°C.
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Calculating fuel consumption rates for engines and industrial burners using both mass and volume units.
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Calibrating fuel flow meters and verifying delivery rates under standard temperature conditions.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is at or corrected to 15.5°C for accurate conversion results.
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Use the converter for translating mass flow data into volumetric rates in daily reporting contexts.
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Confirm calibration of measurement devices when relying on mass-to-volume conversions.
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Remember that variations in gasoline composition or temperature can affect the precision of results.
Limitations
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The conversion applies only to gasoline at the standard reference temperature of 15.5°C.
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Changes in fuel temperature or composition may lead to deviations in conversion accuracy.
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Mass-to-volume conversions depend on consistent physical properties and properly calibrated instruments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline referenced at 15.5°C for this conversion?
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The reference temperature of 15.5°C standardizes density and temperature effects to ensure mass flow measurements correspond accurately to volume flow readings.
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Can I use this conversion for fuels other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C because it relies on fuel-specific density and temperature corrections.
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What should I do if the gasoline temperature is different from 15.5°C?
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You should correct or standardize the gasoline temperature to 15.5°C before using this conversion to maintain accuracy.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit of mass flow rate indicating pounds of gasoline passing a point each hour, referenced to a standard temperature of 15.5°C for density corrections.
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Gallon (US)/day
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A volumetric flow rate unit that equals one US liquid gallon of gasoline passing a given point per day.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to change a value from pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to gallon (US)/day, specifically 1 lb/h equals approximately 3.8898 gal (US)/day.