ASTM D287-92(2006)
Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)

Standard No.

ASTM D287-92(2006)

Release Date

1992

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D287-12

Latest

ASTM D287-22

Scope

Accurate determination of the gravity of petroleum and its products is necessary for the conversion of measured volumes to volumes at the standard temperature of 60°F (15.56°C).

Gravity is a factor governing the quality of crude oils. However, the gravity of a petroleum product is an uncertain indication of its quality. Correlated with other properties, gravity can be used to give approximate hydrocarbon composition and heat of combustion.

1.1 This test method covers the determination by means of a glass hydrometer of the API gravity of crude petroleum and petroleum products normally handled as liquids and having a Reid vapor pressure (Test Method D 323) of 26 psi (180 kPa) or less. Gravities are determined at 60716;F (15.56176;C), or converted to values at 60F, by means of standard tables. These tables are not applicable to nonhydrocarbons or essentially pure hydrocarbons such as the aromatics.

Note 18212;The international version of this test method is described in Test Method D 1298.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see 8.3.

ASTM D287-92(2006) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1250 Standard Guide for Petroleum Measurement Tables
• ASTM D1298 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method*， 1999-04-19 Update
• ASTM D323 Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method)*， 1999-04-19 Update

ASTM D287-92(2006) history

• 2022 ASTM D287-22 Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer/Method)
• 0000 ASTM D287-19
• 2019 ASTM D287-12b(2019) Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)
• 2012 ASTM D287-12b Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)
• 2012 ASTM D287-12a Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)
• 2012 ASTM D287-12 Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)
• 1992 ASTM D287-92(2006) Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)
• 2000 ASTM D287-92(2000)e1 Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)
• 1992 ASTM D287-92 Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)