What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow rates from pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to gallon (UK)/second. It translates mass flow rates of gasoline, conditioned at a standard temperature, into volumetric flow rates expressed in imperial gallons per second, facilitating compatibility between mass-based measurements and volumetric systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow rate in pound/second measured at 15.5°C.
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Select pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the input unit.
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Choose gallon (UK)/second as the output unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent volumetric flow rate in UK gallons per second.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow rate from mass to volume units standardized at 15.5 °C.
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Uses an established conversion factor specific to gasoline density at the reference temperature.
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Supports petroleum, automotive, and industrial fluid flow applications using imperial units.
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Provides clear conversion examples for user reference.
Examples
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10 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 1.349552973 gallon (UK)/second.
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5 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.6747764865 gallon (UK)/second.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and billing where volumetric flow needs conversion to mass for inventory control.
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Engine testing and fuel consumption monitoring using mass units to avoid volume changes from temperature.
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Specification and sizing of fuel pumps and delivery systems in petroleum and automotive fields.
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Reporting flow rates in waterworks, firefighting, or industrial processes using imperial gallons.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline is conditioned at 15.5 °C for accurate mass-to-volume conversion.
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Use this tool to maintain consistency between mass and volume flow measurements in fuel handling.
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Double-check unit selections before converting to avoid errors in unit interpretation.
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Apply this conversion specifically for systems using imperial gallon standards.
Limitations
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Conversion is valid only for gasoline at 15.5 °C; temperature differences affect density and accuracy.
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Different fluids or temperatures require distinct conversion factors not covered by this tool.
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Use of UK gallons limits the tool's applicability to regions or systems utilizing imperial units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5 °C important for this conversion?
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The mass flow rate is specified at 15.5 °C to standardize gasoline density, since temperature affects volume and mass relationship.
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Can this tool be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No. This conversion specifically applies to gasoline measured at 15.5 °C. Other fluids or temperatures require different factors.
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What does gallon (UK)/second represent?
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It is a volumetric flow rate indicating one imperial gallon of fluid passing a point per second, where one imperial gallon equals 4.54609 liters.
Key Terminology
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate of gasoline standardized to a reference temperature of 15.5 °C, representing pounds of gasoline passing a point each second.
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Gallon (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow rate representing one imperial gallon of fluid passing per second, where one imperial gallon equals 4.54609 liters.
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Mass flow rate
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The quantity of mass passing through a cross-section per unit time.