What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements given in pound/second of gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5 °C into hundred-cubic foot per minute volumetric flow rates, facilitating integration of mass and volume flow data across various engineering fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in pound/second for gasoline at 15.5 °C into the input field
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Select 'pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)' as the from-unit
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Choose 'hundred-cubic foot/minute' as the to-unit
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Click the convert button to see the result in volumetric flow units
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow rate at 15.5 °C to volumetric flow in hundred-cubic foot per minute
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Accounts for gasoline density variation by referencing temperature
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Supports applications in petroleum, automotive, HVAC, and industrial flow analysis
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions
Examples
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5 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 0.06499865 hundred-cubic foot/minute
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10 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 0.129997299 hundred-cubic foot/minute
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and inventory control where mass flow is converted to volumetric flow at 15.5 °C
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Fuel delivery rate reporting in engine testing by mass per second
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Sizing and specifying fuel pumps for petroleum and automotive engineering
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Calculating ventilation or industrial airflow based on fuel mass flow data
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is at 15.5 °C for accurate mass-to-volume conversion
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Use this tool to link mass flow measurements with volumetric flow requirements in system designs
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Consider fluid condition changes as they impact conversion accuracy
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Apply conversions carefully in HVAC and ventilation projects where volumetric flow is critical
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline being conditioned at the reference temperature of 15.5 °C
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Variations in temperature or fuel composition may alter the density and affect results
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The hundred-cubic foot/minute unit measures volume, which may not directly represent mass flow without corrections
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline specified at 15.5°C in this conversion?
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Gasoline density varies with temperature, so specifying 15.5 °C provides a reference condition ensuring consistent mass flow measurement.
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Can I use this converter for other fluids?
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This converter is specific to gasoline conditioned at 15.5 °C; using it for other fluids or temperatures may not produce accurate results.
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What does hundred-cubic foot/minute represent?
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It is a volumetric flow unit equal to 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point each minute, commonly used in ventilation and industrial flow measurements.
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 a point per second, standardized to 15.5 °C to account for temperature effects on density.
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Hundred-cubic foot/minute
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A volumetric flow unit representing 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point each minute, used in ventilation and industrial airflow contexts.