What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms mass flow measurements of gasoline, referenced at 15.5ºC, into volumetric flow rates expressed in US gallons per day. It enables consistent comparisons and operational control using standardized temperature conditions.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in pounds per minute (gasoline at 15.5ºC).
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Select the input and output units if applicable.
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Perform the conversion to obtain the equivalent flow in gallons (US) per day.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow rates at 15.5ºC into volumetric flow rate units (gallon (US)/day).
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Uses a standard reference temperature for temperature-corrected mass flow measurement.
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Supports industry-relevant applications such as custody transfer and refinery operations.
Examples
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2 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5ºC) equals approximately 466.77 gallon (US)/day.
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0.5 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5ºC) converts to about 116.69 gallon (US)/day.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline shipments with standardized volume corrections.
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Refinery metering and operations control for loading or unloading gasoline.
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Engineering tasks such as pipeline sizing, pump selection, and emissions estimation.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density references are at 15.5ºC for accurate conversions.
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Confirm the consistency of temperature and fuel composition when applying this conversion.
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Use the tool for standard gasoline flow measurements to ensure reliability.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline density referenced at 15.5ºC; deviations may reduce precision.
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Temperature or fuel composition variations can impact the conversion results.
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Not suitable for liquids other than gasoline or conditions differing from the standard reference without adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is 15.5ºC used as the reference temperature for gasoline?
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15.5ºC is the standard temperature used in petroleum product volume and density correction to allow consistent and comparable measurements.
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Can this conversion be used for liquids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline at 15.5ºC and may not be accurate for other liquids without adjustments.
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What is the significance of converting from mass flow to volumetric flow?
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It allows translating custody or engineering mass-based measurements into volumetric flow rates useful for daily reporting and operational control.
Key Terminology
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5ºC)
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Mass flow rate of gasoline in pounds per minute, referenced to a standard temperature of 15.5ºC for consistent volume and density measurement.
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Gallon (US)/day [gal (US)/d]
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Volumetric flow unit representing one US liquid gallon of volume passing a point in one day.
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Conversion rate
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The multiplier used to translate flow measurements from one unit to another, here 1 pound/minute equals approximately 233.3874 gallon (US)/day.