What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements of gasoline mass at a standard temperature (15.5°C) from pounds per hour into volumetric flow rates expressed in US gallons per minute, supporting applications in fuel metering, pump specification, and flow system design.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the flow value in pounds per hour for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Select pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the source unit.
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Choose gallon (US)/minute as the target unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow from pound/hour (mass flow at 15.5°C) to gallon (US)/minute (volumetric flow).
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Supports custody-transfer, fuel system calibration, and industrial flow rate conversions.
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Provides an easy-to-use interface for quick and accurate conversions without manual calculations.
Examples
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Convert 10 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to gallon (US)/minute: results in approximately 0.027012426 gpm.
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Convert 50 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to gallon (US)/minute: equals about 0.13506213 gpm.
Common Use Cases
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Custody-transfer and metering of gasoline where volume corrections to 15.5°C are required.
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Calculating fuel consumption or supply rates for engines and industrial burners based on mass flow.
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Calibration of flow meters and fuel delivery systems requiring temperature-referenced mass flow measurements.
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Determining pump capacities and fluid flow rates in plumbing and HVAC systems.
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Assessing fuel or liquid transfer rates in automotive and small-engine scenarios.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline flow measurements reference the standard temperature of 15.5°C for accurate conversions.
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Use this specific conversion only for gasoline; other liquids require different correction factors.
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Regularly calibrate flow meters to maintain measurement precision in custody and engineering applications.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline being at exactly 15.5°C; deviations can affect results.
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The provided rate specifically applies to gasoline, limiting its direct use for other substances.
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Volumetric flow rates do not inherently account for mass flow without precise density data.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why reference gasoline flow to 15.5°C?
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Referencing gasoline flow to 15.5°C standardizes density and temperature effects, ensuring consistent and accurate mass flow measurements.
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Can this conversion be used for liquids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and may not accurately apply to other liquids without adjustments.
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What does gallon (US)/minute measure?
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Gallon (US)/minute measures volumetric flow rate, representing the number of US liquid gallons passing a point per minute.
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 each hour, referenced to a standard temperature of 15.5°C for consistent density.
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Gallon (US)/minute
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A volumetric flow rate unit measuring how many US liquid gallons pass a point every minute.
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Custody-transfer
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The process of measuring and recording the quantity of fuel or liquids transferred between parties, often requiring precise flow measurements.