What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms mass flow measurements for gasoline at 15.5 °C from pounds per hour to pounds per second. It is designed to assist in precise fuel flow calculations by accounting for temperature-corrected gasoline density in custody transfer, engineering, and fuel consumption applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline mass flow value in pound/hour (15.5°C)
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Select the target unit as pound/second (15.5°C)
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate
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Use the output for engineering, custody transfer, or fuel consumption analysis
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow rates referenced at a standard temperature of 15.5°C
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Supports conversion between pound/hour and pound/second units
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Useful for custody transfer, fuel consumption, and flow meter calibration
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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100 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.02777778 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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500 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.1388889 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Custody-transfer and metering of gasoline pipelines, terminals, or tanker trucks with temperature-corrected volumes
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Fuel consumption and supply rate specification for engines, generators, and industrial burners
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Calibration and validation of flow meters and fuel delivery systems requiring mass flow at 15.5°C
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Engine test measurements reporting fuel delivered in mass per second to avoid density variation effects
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Sizing and performance design of fuel pumps and petroleum industry fuel-delivery components
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is maintained at 15.5 °C for accurate conversion results
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Regularly calibrate flow meters and measurement equipment for reliable data
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Use mass flow rather than volumetric flow when temperature variations affect density
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Apply the conversion to support custody transfer billing and inventory control
Limitations
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Conversion relies on gasoline being at 15.5 °C; deviation impacts mass flow accuracy due to density changes
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Does not consider volumetric flow variations or gasoline composition differences
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Requires proper temperature correction and calibration for precise results
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline temperature referenced at 15.5 °C in this conversion?
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The reference temperature of 15.5 °C standardizes the gasoline density to ensure consistent mass flow measurements, which is important for custody transfer and engineering calculations.
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Can this tool convert volumetric flow rates of gasoline?
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No, this tool only converts mass flow rates between pound/hour and pound/second for gasoline at 15.5 °C and does not address volumetric flow conversions.
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What happens if gasoline is not at 15.5 °C during measurement?
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Deviations from 15.5 °C affect gasoline density, causing inaccuracies in mass flow conversion unless proper temperature correction and calibration are applied.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit measuring the mass flow rate of gasoline per hour, with gasoline density standardized at 15.5 °C.
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit representing pounds of gasoline passing a point every second, referenced to 15.5 °C.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring gasoline ownership where precise mass flow measurement and temperature correction are critical.