What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow values from mass flow rate units measuring gasoline at a standard reference temperature of 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates measured in hundred-cubic foot per day. It facilitates translating temperature-corrected mass flows into volume flows for consistent measurement and reporting.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the flow value in pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Select the from-unit as pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Choose the to-unit as hundred-cubic foot/day
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Click convert to get the equivalent volumetric flow rate
Key Features
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Converts temperature-referenced mass flow of gasoline to volumetric flow rate
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Supports standardized conditions for gasoline density at 15.5°C ensuring comparability
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Outputs flow in hundred-cubic foot per day, ideal for small continuous flow rates
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Applicable in petroleum refining, fuel transport, natural gas production, and utility tracking
Examples
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Convert 5 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to get approximately 1.56 hundred-cubic foot/day
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Convert 10 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to find about 3.12 hundred-cubic foot/day
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline shipments with volume corrections
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Refinery or terminal metering and loading management for quality control
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Engineering analyses for pipeline design, pump selection, or fuel consumption studies
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Reporting natural gas well production or utility gas consumption volumes
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Assessing small groundwater pumping or wastewater flow rates in engineering
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density is referenced at 15.5°C for accurate conversion
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Use this conversion for flows related specifically to gasoline under standard conditions
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Verify unit selections carefully to avoid mixing mass and volumetric units incorrectly
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Apply the tool for continuous flow measurements consistent with daily volumetric tracking
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline temperature strictly at 15.5°C; deviations affect results
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Differences in fluid density or temperature variations outside the reference reduce precision
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Conversion factor applies only to gasoline at 15.5°C, not suitable for other fluids or conditions
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Source unit is mass flow while target is volumetric flow, so direct equivalence requires density standardization
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C for this conversion?
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15.5°C (≈60°F) is a standard temperature for petroleum product volume and density correction to ensure flow quantities are comparable and adjusted for thermal expansion.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion factor is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and does not apply to other fluids or temperatures without appropriate adjustments.
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What is the difference between the source and target units in this conversion?
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The source unit measures mass flow rate of gasoline, while the target unit represents volumetric flow rate over a day, requiring density referencing for proper translation.
Key Terminology
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit expressing pounds of gasoline passing per minute with density standardized at 15.5°C to account for thermal effects.
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Hundred-cubic foot/day
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing 100 cubic feet of fluid flowing through a point within a day, used for small continuous flows.
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Density Correction
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Adjustment of fluid density measurement to a standardized temperature to ensure consistent and comparable flow values.