What Is This Tool?
This online converter translates flow measurements from pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C), a mass flow rate unit for temperature-conditioned gasoline, to barrel (US)/day, a volumetric flow rate standard in oil production and transport.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Select the target unit as barrel (US)/day [bbl (US)/d]
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent volumetric flow rate
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Use the results for accurate reporting, inventory control, or engineering calculations
Key Features
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Converts mass flow of gasoline at 15.5°C to volumetric flow in US barrels per day
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Based on standardized conversion factors widely used in petroleum industry applications
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Browser-based interface for quick and convenient conversions
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Useful for custody transfer, fuel consumption analysis, and pipeline monitoring
Examples
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2 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 666.821 barrel (US)/day
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0.5 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 166.705 barrel (US)/day
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and terminal or pipeline measurement involving mass to volume conversions
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Engine testing and fuel consumption reporting based on mass flow rates
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Sizing and performance evaluation of fuel pumps and delivery systems
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Reporting crude oil production rates in barrels per day
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Specifying throughput and capacity for pipelines, tankers, and terminals
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Expressing refinery input and output rates for market comparisons
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is conditioned to 15.5 °C for precise conversions
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Confirm that the flow measurement represents mass of gasoline to match unit assumptions
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Use consistent units within inventory and reporting systems to avoid confusion
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Recognize that variations in gasoline composition may affect accuracy
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Apply this converter primarily for petroleum products similar to gasoline
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline being at 15.5 °C; temperature deviations can alter density
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Pound/second measures mass flow while barrel/day measures volumetric flow, so precise density knowledge is required
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Specific to gasoline; other petroleum products may require different conversion factors
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline temperature specified at 15.5 °C for this conversion?
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Gasoline density varies with temperature, so conditioning to 15.5 °C standardizes measurements for consistent conversion between mass and volume.
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Can this converter be used for other petroleum liquids besides gasoline?
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This conversion is tailored for gasoline; other petroleum products may have different densities and require separate conversion factors.
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What industries commonly use this unit conversion?
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The petroleum industry, including refinery operations, pipeline transport monitoring, fuel consumption analysis, and custody transfer measurement systems, commonly use this conversion.
Key Terminology
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Mass flow rate of gasoline conditioned to 15.5 °C, representing pounds of gasoline passing a point per second.
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Barrel (US)/day [bbl (US)/d]
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Volumetric flow rate equal to how many US oil barrels, each consisting of 42 US gallons, pass a point per day.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring ownership and measurement of petroleum products between parties, often requiring precise volume and mass conversions.