ASTM 54B Volume Correction Factor
VCF for generalised petroleum products (table 54B) - converts bunker volume at observed temperature to volume at 15 °C.
VCF (54B)
0.98667 -
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Multiply observed volume by VCF to get volume at 15 °C (GSV). For custody-transfer accuracy use a certified API MPMS 11.1 implementation; this helper is accurate to ±0.02 % on 54B's density / temp range.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density at 15 °C | kg/m³ | BDN | |
| Observed temperature | °C | thermometer | |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 1/°C | table 54B coefficient | |
| Volume correction factor | - | result |