What Is This Tool?
This unit converter enables you to transform flow rates measured in pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C), a mass-based standard temperature reference for gasoline, into hundred-cubic foot/hour, a volumetric unit typically used for gas flow rates. The tool supports accurate conversions for engineering, custody transfer, and utility reporting applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Select hundred-cubic foot/hour as the target unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent volumetric flow.
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Use results for equipment sizing, metering, or reporting.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow rates at 15.5°C to volumetric gas flow rates.
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Supports engineering and custody-transfer measurements.
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Includes common units for petroleum and utility gas flow.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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10 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.002166622 hundred-cubic foot/hour.
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500 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.1083311 hundred-cubic foot/hour.
Common Use Cases
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Custody-transfer and metering of gasoline in pipelines or trucks with standardized temperature correction.
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Measuring fuel consumption rates for engines and industrial burners using mass-based values.
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Sizing and monitoring gas flows in residential and commercial utility applications.
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Calibrating flow meters requiring temperature-referenced mass flows.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure gasoline flow values are referenced to 15.5°C for accuracy.
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Consider the density variations when converting between mass and volumetric units.
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Use this tool primarily for low flow rates relevant to specialized engineering tasks.
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Verify flow meter calibrations match the reference temperature conditions.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline is at 15.5°C; temperature changes can affect results.
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Density differences between mass and volume flows must be accounted for in precise calculations.
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Small conversion factor limits practical use to low flow rate applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline referenced to 15.5°C in this flow measurement?
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The 15.5°C reference standardizes density and temperature corrections to ensure consistent mass flow measurements during custody transfer and engineering calculations.
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Can I use this conversion for any fuel type?
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This tool is specific to gasoline flow referenced at 15.5°C and may not be accurate for other fuels or temperature conditions.
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What does hundred-cubic foot/hour measure?
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour is a volumetric flow rate equal to 100 cubic feet passing a point each hour, commonly used for small to moderate gas flows.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit representing one pound of gasoline passing a point per hour, referenced to 15.5°C for standardization.
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour
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A volumetric flow rate equal to 100 cubic feet per hour, commonly used for gas flow measurements in utility and ventilation systems.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring product ownership while ensuring accurate measurement, often using temperature and density corrections.