Fuel tank tables are given in volumes whereas fuel is delivered by weight in tons. How is volume change represented by beginning and ending ullages converted into weight?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — By multiplying the volume by the density of the fuel.
Fuel mass is calculated by multiplying the measured volume by the fuel's density. Since density is defined as mass per unit volume, this calculation accurately converts the ullage-derived volume into the weight required for bunkering records, ensuring precise accounting of fuel received regardless of temperature-induced volume changes.
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