What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow values expressed in pounds per second of gasoline, conditioned at 15.5 °C, into liters per second. It enables users to switch between mass flow and volumetric flow measurements, critical in various engineering and industrial scenarios.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Select pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the ‘From’ unit.
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Choose liter/second [L/s] as the ‘To’ unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent flow in liters per second.
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Use the result for pump sizing, fuel delivery assessment, or process controls.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate in pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to volumetric flow rate in liter/second [L/s].
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Based on the temperature-referenced gasoline density at 15.5 °C to ensure context consistency.
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Suitable for disciplines including petroleum, automotive, laboratory, and chemical industries.
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Provides exact conversion using the established factor without requiring manual calculations.
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Accessible through a browser for quick and easy use.
Examples
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2 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 1.2270 liter/second [L/s].
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5 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 3.0676 liter/second [L/s].
Common Use Cases
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Converting gasoline mass flow rates into volumetric flow for fuel supply and pipeline management.
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Calculating volumetric flow for engine testing and fuel consumption analysis.
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Sizing fuel pumps and specifying delivery system performance in petroleum engineering.
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Measuring and specifying fluid flow rates in laboratory and process environments.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is near 15.5 °C for accurate conversion results.
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Use conversion outputs to guide equipment selection and process optimization.
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Cross-check volumes when fuel formulations vary, as density changes affect results.
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Consider the context of volumetric vs mass flow depending on the application.
Limitations
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Conversion is accurate only at the reference temperature of 15.5 °C; temperature fluctuations necessitate density adjustments.
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Fuel composition differences can slightly alter density, impacting conversion precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the conversion related to gasoline at 15.5 °C specifically?
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Because gasoline’s density depends on temperature, the reference of 15.5 °C standardizes mass-to-volume conversions to maintain consistency.
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Can I use this conversion for other fluids besides gasoline?
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This conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5 °C; other fluids require their own density-based conversion factors.
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How is this conversion useful in fuel delivery systems?
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It allows translating mass flow rates into volume flow rates which are commonly used in pump sizing and inventory control.
Key Terminology
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit of mass flow measuring pounds of gasoline passing a point per second, referenced at 15.5 °C to standardize density effects.
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Liter/second [L/s]
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one litre of fluid passing through a cross-section every second.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid flowing per unit time through a given cross-section.