What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you translate flow measurements from pound/hour for gasoline at 15.5°C, a mass flow rate referenced to a standard temperature, into liter/minute, a volumetric flow rate commonly used in various technical fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) you wish to convert.
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Select the target unit as liter/minute [L/min].
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Execute the conversion to view the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Supports conversion from mass-based gasoline flow (pound/hour) at standard temperature to volumetric flow (liter/minute).
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Applies a fixed conversion factor specific to gasoline at 15.5 °C for accurate translation of units.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick flow rate calculations in engineering and medical contexts.
Examples
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10 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 0.10225 liter/minute.
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50 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 0.51127 liter/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Managing custody transfer and metering of gasoline in pipelines or tanker trucks using standard temperature correction.
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Specifying fuel supply rates for engines and industrial burners based on mass flow.
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Calibrating flow meters and fuel delivery systems requiring temperature-referenced measurements.
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Setting medical respiratory flow rates and small pump flow specifications.
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Measuring liquid flow in laboratory and process equipment.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the gasoline flow measurement is referenced to 15.5 °C for correct conversion results.
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Use this conversion only for gasoline or fluids with similar temperature and density characteristics.
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Double-check flow meter calibrations when switching between mass and volumetric flow units.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes standardized gasoline properties at 15.5 °C; variations affect accuracy.
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Not applicable to other fluids or conditions without adjustment for temperature or composition.
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Mass to volume conversions rely on consistent temperature and density references to avoid errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline temperature referencing important for this conversion?
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Because gasoline density changes with temperature, referencing to 15.5 °C standardizes measurements for accurate mass-to-volume flow conversions.
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Can I use this tool for fluids other than gasoline?
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This converter is specifically designed for gasoline at 15.5 °C, so using it for other fluids without adjustment may lead to inaccurate results.
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What does pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) measure?
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It measures the mass flow rate of gasoline adjusted to a standard temperature of 15.5 °C, indicating how many pounds of gasoline pass a point each hour.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit representing pounds of gasoline passing a point per hour, standardized to 15.5 °C for temperature correction.
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Liter/minute [L/min]
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A volumetric flow rate unit measuring volume in liters passing a point each minute, commonly used in engineering and medical fields.
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Conversion Rate
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The numerical factor used to translate pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) into liter/minute, which is 0.0102253155 in this context.