What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rate values from pound per hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C), a mass flow unit, into hundred-cubic foot per minute, a volumetric flow unit. It is designed for professionals working with gasoline flow rates and ventilation or gas handling systems.
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 the target unit as hundred-cubic foot per minute
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate
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Review the results considering the standard temperature reference
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Apply the converted value in your engineering or measurement context
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline at 15.5°C to volumetric flow rate in hundred-cubic foot per minute
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Reference temperature correction for gasoline ensures consistent calculations
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Applicable in custody transfer, metering, engine fuel supply, and ventilation system design
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Provides quick conversion using standardized data without additional input
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for convenient use
Examples
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1000 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 0.003611 hundred-cubic foot per minute
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500 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 0.0018055 hundred-cubic foot per minute
Common Use Cases
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Custody-transfer and measurement of gasoline flow in pipelines or tanker trucks where standardized temperature references are critical
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Determining fuel consumption or supply rates for engines and industrial burners in mass-based performance and emission analyses
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Calibration of flow meters and fuel delivery systems requiring temperature-corrected mass flow data
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Designing and sizing air flow capacities for HVAC and ventilation in buildings
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Measuring and specifying volumetric airflow for industrial blowers and environmental control systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider the gasoline temperature condition (15.5°C) when using conversion results
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Use this converter for integrating mass flow data with volumetric air or gas flow systems
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Remember the fundamental difference between mass and volumetric flow when interpreting results
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Apply conversion only within contexts where gasoline density assumptions at standard temperature are valid
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Verify flow meter calibration and measurement methods correspond with the units in use
Limitations
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Conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C; variations in temperature or gasoline composition affect accuracy
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Units represent different physical quantities (mass flow vs. volumetric flow), so underlying density assumptions apply
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Very small conversion factor implies typical use in distinct scales and applications, possibly limiting direct practical conversions without context
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the conversion specific to gasoline at 15.5°C?
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The reference temperature of 15.5°C standardizes gasoline density for consistency in custody transfer and engineering calculations.
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Can this converter be used for any liquid flow conversion?
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No, this tool is designed specifically for gasoline at standard temperature and should not be used for other liquids without adjustments.
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What does the small conversion factor indicate?
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It reflects the difference in scale and measurement type between mass flow of gasoline and volumetric flow of air or gas.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow unit indicating pounds of gasoline passing a point per hour, referenced to 15.5°C for density correction.
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Hundred-cubic foot/minute
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A volumetric flow unit equal to 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point per minute, used in air or gas flow measurement.
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Mass flow rate
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The amount of mass passing through a point per unit time.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid flowing through a point per unit time.