What is the density of fuel?
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Fuel density is 0.75 grams per milliliter or 850 kilograms per cubic meter. Here are the relevant details: 1. Fuel density: Fuel is divided into gasoline and diesel. The density of gasoline is 0.75 grams per milliliter; the density of diesel is 850 kilograms per cubic meter. Diesel is the fuel for compression-ignition engines (i.e., diesel engines) and is also one of the most consumed petroleum products. 2. Characteristics of fuel: Fuel, also known as heavy oil or residual oil, is a blackish-brown viscous combustible liquid with moderate viscosity, good fuel performance, and high calorific value. Fuel is mainly made from cracked residual oil and straight-run residual oil from petroleum, characterized by high viscosity and containing large amounts of non-hydrocarbon compounds, colloids, and asphaltenes.
I was curious about the weight of gasoline before, so I specifically looked it up. In fact, the density of 92-octane gasoline and 95-octane gasoline is different. 92-octane gasoline weighs about 0.725 kg per liter, while 95-octane has a slightly higher density at around 0.737 kg. Diesel is even heavier, weighing 0.83 kg per liter in summer and rising to 0.85 kg in winter. Temperature has a significant impact on density. It's true that refueling in the morning or evening is more cost-effective than at noon because lower oil temperature means higher density, so the same 50 liters actually weighs more. These data can be seen in the fuel dispenser's backend, but few people pay attention to it.
