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:
- Enter the known density and its reference temperature
- Enter the target temperature for calculation
- The calculator will estimate the density at the target temperature and provide volume correction factors
Volume Correction Rule: Volume increases with increasing temperature.
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.