What Is This Tool?
This converter enables you to transform volumetric flow rates measured in acre-foot per day into mass flow rates expressed in kilogram per second for gasoline at 15.5°C. It is designed for use in engineering, agricultural water management, and fuel flow measurement contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in acre-foot per day you wish to convert.
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Select or confirm the destination unit as kilogram per second for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Perform the conversion using the provided formula or automatic calculation.
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Review the result, which reflects mass flow based on gasoline density at 15.5°C.
Key Features
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Converts from volumetric flow (acre-foot/day) to mass flow (kilogram/second for gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Uses a standardized conversion based on gasoline density at 15.5°C.
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Applicable to fields including water resource planning and fuel custody transfer.
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Provides clear step-by-step conversion guidance with formula and examples.
Examples
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Converting 2 acre-foot/day results in 21.110014141 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Converting 0.5 acre-foot/day results in 5.27750353525 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Calculating irrigation water delivery rates in agricultural districts.
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Planning and managing reservoir or river flow rates in water resources.
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Measuring fuel mass flow for engine combustion control and performance.
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Custody transfer and billing at fuel distribution points using mass-based metrics.
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Calibration and testing of flow meters in refinery and pipeline systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm gasoline temperature is close to 15.5°C for accurate density reference.
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Use this conversion when mass-based fuel flow measurement or accounting is required.
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Be aware of the difference between volumetric water flow and mass fuel flow units.
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Use the conversion formula carefully when translating water flow rates into fuel mass flow.
Limitations
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Conversion relies on gasoline density at the fixed temperature of 15.5°C; deviations can affect results.
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Acre-foot/day represents volumetric flow of water, so applying it to gasoline mass flow requires proper context.
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The tool does not adjust for variations in fuel composition or temperature changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does an acre-foot per day measure?
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It measures volumetric flow rate representing one acre area of surface to a depth of one foot delivered or removed daily.
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Why is gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C?
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15.5°C is a standard reference temperature for liquid fuels to account for temperature-dependent density changes.
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Can I convert acre-foot/day directly to mass flow for all liquids?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline with density at 15.5°C; other liquids require different density data.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot/day [ac*ft/d]
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A volumetric flow rate unit equal to one acre-foot of volume delivered or removed per day, commonly used in water-resources and hydraulic engineering.
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit expressing kilograms of gasoline passing a point each second, with density referenced to 15.5°C.
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Flow Rate
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The measure of volume or mass passing through a point per unit time.