Fuel Oils - Densities vs. Temperature

Calculator for fuel oil density and volume corrections based on temperature using ASTM D 1250-04 and IP 200/04 standards. Estimate fuel oil densities at different temperatures and calculate volume correction factors.

Fuel Oils - Densities vs. Temperature

This calculator estimates fuel oil densities at different temperatures and calculates volume correction factors based on ASTM D 1250-04 and IP 200/04 standards.

How to use:

  1. Enter the known density and its reference temperature
  2. Enter the target temperature for calculation
  3. The calculator will estimate the density at the target temperature and provide volume correction factors

Volume Correction Rule: Volume increases with increasing temperature.

Calculator

Inputs

Results

Estimated Density at Target Temperature-- kg/m³
Volume Correction Factor-- ratio
Volume at Target Temperature-- liters

Example 1

Given: 100 liters of fuel oil with density 800 kg/m³ at 20°C. Find volume at 15°C.

Result: Enter reference density: 800 kg/m³, reference temp: 20°C, target temp: 15°C, volume: 100 liters.

Example 2

Given: 1000 m³ of fuel oil with density 960 kg/m³ at 15°C. Find volume at 100°C.

Result: Enter reference density: 960 kg/m³, reference temp: 15°C, target temp: 100°C, volume: 1000 liters.

Key Principle

Volume correction factors follow the rule: Volume increases with increasing temperature. Always verify results against this principle.