What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow measurements from pound/second of gasoline at 15.5°C, a mass flow rate adjusted for temperature-dependent density, into cubic yard/hour, a volumetric flow rate commonly used in engineering and material handling.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in pound/second for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Select cubic yard/hour [yd³/h] 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 rate of gasoline at 15.5°C to volumetric flow rate in cubic yards per hour
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Accounts for temperature reference to ensure appropriate density adjustments
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Supports applications in petroleum, automotive, construction, and dredging industries
Examples
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2 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 5.7776577218 cubic yard/hour [yd³/h]
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0.5 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 1.44441443045 cubic yard/hour [yd³/h]
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and terminal measurement where mass flow needs conversion to volume for inventory and billing
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Engine testing and fuel consumption reporting to avoid volumetric density variations
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Sizing fuel pumps and delivery systems in petroleum and automotive engineering
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Specifying pump or dredge discharge rates for excavation or sediment removal
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Measuring delivery rates of concrete or aggregates on construction sites
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Designing conveyance capacity for irrigation, stormwater, or slurry transport
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density corresponds to the reference temperature of 15.5°C for accurate conversions
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Use this tool to align mass-based measurements with volume-based engineering requirements
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Maintain stable flow and density conditions to improve conversion reliability
Limitations
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Conversion depends on gasoline being at 15.5°C; different temperatures or compositions affect accuracy
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Assumes stable, single-phase flow; turbulent or multiphase flow may reduce precision
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Cubic yard/hour is a non-SI unit and might require additional conversion for SI unit environments
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline temperature set at 15.5°C in this conversion?
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15.5°C is a reference temperature used to standardize gasoline density, ensuring consistent mass flow measurements despite temperature variations.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline adjusted to 15.5°C due to its unique density properties.
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Why convert from mass flow to volumetric flow units like cubic yard/hour?
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Converting to volumetric flow units is essential for applications in engineering and operations such as pump sizing and material transport where volume measurements are required.
Key Terminology
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate showing pounds of gasoline per second, standardized to a temperature of 15.5°C to account for density variations.
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Cubic yard/hour [yd³/h]
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A volumetric flow rate equal to the volume of one cubic yard passing a point in one hour, used in various engineering and construction applications.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The measure of volume of fluid or material moving through a point over time.
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Mass Flow Rate
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The measure of mass of a substance passing through a point over time.