What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms flow measurements from acre-foot per day, a volumetric water flow rate unit, into pound per second, a mass flow rate specific to gasoline at 15.5°C. It is ideal for applications requiring conversion between volume-based and mass-based flow metrics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in acre-foot per day.
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Select the target unit pound/second specific to gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Run the conversion to obtain the equivalent mass flow rate.
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Use the result for engineering, billing, or fuel management calculations.
Key Features
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Converts from volumetric flow (acre-foot/day) to mass flow (pound/second) for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Uses a defined conversion rate based on gasoline density at a reference temperature.
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Supports applications in water-resource management, petroleum engineering, and fuel delivery systems.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick and accurate unit translations.
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Includes real-world examples for practical reference.
Examples
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1 ac*ft/d converts to approximately 23.27 lb/s (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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0.5 ac*ft/d converts to about 11.63 lb/s (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Translating irrigation or reservoir flow rates into mass flow for fuel inventory control.
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Converting volumetric fuel flows to mass flows for custody transfer and pipeline measurement.
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Assessing engine fuel consumption in mass units to account for temperature variations.
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Designing and specifying fuel pumps and delivery systems in automotive and petroleum fields.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure fuel temperature is close to the 15.5°C reference to maintain conversion validity.
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Use steady flow conditions for accurate conversion results as transient flows may affect accuracy.
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Verify fuel composition if possible since variations can influence density and conversion.
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Apply the tool for engineering and billing tasks to translate volumetric flow to mass flow accurately.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline being at the specified 15.5°C reference temperature.
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Variations in fuel composition and temperature deviations can impact conversion precision.
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Assumes steady flow conditions; unpredictable or variable flows may require additional calibration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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The conversion is based on gasoline density at 15.5°C to standardize mass flow rates, as fuel density varies with temperature and affects accuracy.
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Can I convert acre-foot per day to pound per second for other fuels with this tool?
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This tool specifically converts to pound per second for gasoline at 15.5°C, so it is not designed for other fuels or conditions.
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Is this conversion valid for non-steady or highly variable flows?
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The conversion assumes steady flow; for highly variable flows, further calibration may be necessary to maintain accuracy.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot/day
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A volumetric flow unit representing the volume of water passing through an area of one acre to a depth of one foot each day.
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate indicating pounds of gasoline passing a point per second, adjusted for gasoline density at 15.5°C.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate one unit of flow measurement into another, here 1 ac*ft/d equals 23.2698073669 pound/second of gasoline at 15.5°C.