What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from pound per second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to hundred-cubic foot per day, enabling users to switch between a mass flow rate and a volumetric flow rate used in various engineering and utility contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical value for flow in pound/second (Gasoline 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 hundred-cubic foot/day as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volumetric flow result.
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Use the output for engineering, utility management, or operational analysis.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow rates at reference temperature 15.5°C to volumetric flow units.
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Supports applications in pipeline custody transfer and fuel consumption measurements.
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Useful for natural gas production and small-scale water or wastewater flow rate reporting.
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Browser-based and easy to use with simple input and output selection.
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Facilitates operational control and planning in petroleum and utility engineering.
Examples
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2 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 37.43922 hundred-cubic foot/day.
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0.5 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 9.35981 hundred-cubic foot/day.
Common Use Cases
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Converting gasoline mass flow rates for billing and inventory in custody transfer.
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Fuel-delivery system design and performance testing in automotive engineering.
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Reporting natural gas production rates from small wells or distribution lines.
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Expressing residential or commercial gas consumption in utility operations.
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Engineering groundwater pumping or wastewater inflow rate specifications.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline is at the reference temperature of 15.5°C for accurate conversion.
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Double-check unit selections before converting to avoid misinterpretation of results.
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Use this tool to standardize flow reporting across different measurement units.
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Apply conversion results in planning, monitoring, and operational control contexts.
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Keep in mind flow variations due to temperature and pressure changes when interpreting output.
Limitations
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Accuracy is contingent on gasoline being precisely at 15.5°C reference temperature.
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Variation in fluid composition or temperature can impact density and conversion results.
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The volumetric output unit may not capture real-time fluctuations caused by pressure changes.
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Conversion assumes standard conditions; deviations can reduce result reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C important for this conversion?
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The temperature 15.5°C is the reference to account for gasoline density changes with temperature, ensuring accurate mass-to-volume flow conversion.
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Can this converter handle any temperature other than 15.5°C?
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No, the converter assumes gasoline is at 15.5°C; differences in temperature can affect density and the conversion's accuracy.
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What industries commonly use this unit conversion?
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Petroleum engineering, natural gas production, fuel delivery systems, utility metering, and environmental engineering are typical fields using this conversion.
Key Terminology
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate measuring pounds of gasoline passing per second, standardized at 15.5°C to account for temperature-dependent density variations.
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Hundred-cubic foot/day
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A volumetric flow rate equivalent to 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point over one day, typically representing small continuous gas or liquid flows.
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Reference Temperature
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A fixed temperature (15.5°C) used to standardize measurements of gasoline density for consistent conversion between mass and volume flows.