What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C), a mass flow rate of gasoline at a standard temperature, into cubic foot per second, a volumetric flow rate commonly used in engineering and fluid discharge applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) you want to convert
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Select cubic foot/second [ft³/s] as the target unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent volumetric flow rate
Key Features
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Converts mass flow of gasoline at 15.5°C to volumetric flow rates
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Supports engineering and hydrology applications involving fuel and fluid measurements
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Browser-based and straightforward user interface
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Uses a fixed conversion rate accounting for gasoline density at 15.5°C
Examples
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5 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.108331083 cubic foot/second
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10 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.216662165 cubic foot/second
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and inventory control of gasoline pipelines and terminals
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Fuel delivery system design and performance evaluation in petroleum and automotive industries
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Hydrological discharge measurements and flood forecasting involving volumetric flow
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Pump and irrigation system sizing for large volumetric flow requirements
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is at or near 15.5°C for accurate conversion
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Use this tool for translating mass flow to volumetric flow where density effects matter
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Double-check unit selections to avoid mixing mass and volumetric units
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Apply this conversion in contexts where gasoline composition is standard and consistent
Limitations
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Assumes gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C; temperature changes alter accuracy
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Pound/second measures mass flow while cubic foot/second measures volumetric flow, so density plays a crucial role
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Not suitable where fuel composition deviates significantly from standard gasoline characteristics
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the conversion based on gasoline at 15.5°C?
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Because gasoline density varies with temperature, the mass flow rate is standardized at 15.5°C to provide consistent and reliable conversions to volumetric flow.
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Can I use this tool for other fuels besides gasoline?
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This converter is specifically designed for gasoline with density referenced at 15.5°C and may not provide accurate results for other fuels or temperature conditions.
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What is the difference between pound/second and cubic foot/second?
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Pound/second measures mass flow rate of gasoline, while cubic foot/second is a volumetric flow rate representing the volume passing per second.
Key Terminology
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Mass flow rate unit representing pounds of gasoline passing a point each second, standardized at 15.5°C.
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Cubic foot/second [ft³/s]
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Volumetric flow rate unit measuring one cubic foot of fluid passing a point every second, commonly used in engineering and hydrology.
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Conversion Rate
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The numerical factor used to convert one unit to another, here 1 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.0216662165 cubic foot/second.