What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rate values given in pounds per minute of gasoline at 15.5°C—a temperature-referenced mass flow unit—into gallons (UK) per second, a volumetric flow measure commonly used in imperial systems. It ensures users can switch between mass and volume flow units relevant to various industrial and engineering contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Select the target unit as gallon (UK)/second
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volumetric flow rate
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Use the result to support engineering calculations or reporting tasks
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow rates from pound/minute at 15.5°C to gallon (UK)/second
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Accounts for petroleum industry standards using a temperature reference of 15.5°C
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Supports flow measurements for refinery, fuel shipment, and industrial applications
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Provides precise unit conversion aligned with imperial volumetric standards
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Examples
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10 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.02249255 gallon (UK)/second
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50 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.11246275 gallon (UK)/second
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline shipments with temperature correction at 15.5°C
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Metering and loading operations at refineries or fuel terminals for quality control
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Engineering design for pipeline sizing, pump selection, and emission calculations
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Reporting flow rates in waterworks, firefighting, or industrial systems using imperial units
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Specifying equipment capacities requiring UK gallon per second units
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the temperature reference to ensure the gasoline density match
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Use consistent units across calculations to avoid confusion between mass and volumetric flow
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Confirm fluid composition remains standard to maintain conversion validity
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Cross-check converted values when interfacing with equipment documentation using imperial units
Limitations
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Based on gasoline density at 15.5°C; deviations in temperature or fluid type affect accuracy
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Converts mass flow to volumetric flow; requires careful unit management
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May not reflect transient temperature changes or unusual fuel compositions
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Precision depends on stable flow and standard reference conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline flow referenced at 15.5°C in this conversion?
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15.5°C is a standard temperature used in petroleum industries to correct volume and density, enabling consistent and comparable flow measurements.
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Can this converter handle other fluids besides gasoline?
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This tool specifically applies to gasoline flow referenced at 15.5°C; using it for other fluids or temperatures may lead to inaccurate results.
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What should I be careful about when switching between mass and volumetric flow units?
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Mass and volumetric flow units measure different physical quantities; ensure fluid properties and temperature references align to avoid errors.
Key Terminology
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow unit representing pounds of gasoline passing per minute, adjusted to the standard petroleum reference temperature of 15.5°C.
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Gallon (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow unit denoting the number of imperial gallons passing a point each second; one UK gallon equals 4.54609 litres.
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Temperature Correction
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Adjusting measurements to a standard temperature (15.5°C) to ensure consistency in volume and density calculations.