What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform flow measurements from acre-foot per hour to cubic foot per second, facilitating precise flow calculations used in water management, irrigation, and engineering projects involving fluid discharge.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in acre-foot per hour.
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Select acre-foot/hour as the input unit and cubic foot/second as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent cubic foot per second value.
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Refer to provided examples to verify your conversion results.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow between acre-foot/hour and cubic foot/second.
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Supports common units used in hydrology and irrigation engineering.
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Provides easy-to-understand conversion examples.
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Suitable for applications in reservoir and water supply management.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
Examples
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1 acre-foot per hour equals approximately 12.1 cubic foot per second.
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3 acre-foot per hour corresponds to about 36.3 cubic foot per second.
Common Use Cases
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Reporting reservoir release or diversion flow rates in hydrology.
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Sizing irrigation canals and water delivery systems.
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Describing pumping and inter-basin transfers in municipal water projects.
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Measuring river discharge and flood forecasting flows.
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Designing pumps and channels for wastewater and irrigation infrastructure.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent unit selection when converting flow rates.
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Use this conversion to break down hourly volume flows into smaller time increments.
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Apply the tool for engineering design requiring precise flow rates.
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Understand that acre-foot/hour is a volumetric flow over an hour, while cubic foot/second is instantaneous.
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Double-check conversion outputs especially for critical water resource projects.
Limitations
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Acre-foot/hour indicates flow volume over an hour, whereas cubic foot/second is an instantaneous rate.
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Differences in time scale mean conversions require careful interpretation.
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This tool does not account for dynamic changes or transient flow conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 acre-foot/hour represent in flow terms?
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It represents a volumetric flow rate where one acre-foot of water (43,560 ft³) passes in one hour.
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Why convert acre-foot/hour to cubic foot/second?
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This conversion translates large-scale flows into time increments suitable for hydraulic analysis and engineering design.
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Can I directly compare acre-foot/hour with cubic foot/second values?
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No, because acre-foot/hour measures flow over an hour, while cubic foot/second is an instantaneous flow rate, so careful interpretation is needed.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
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A volumetric flow rate representing one acre-foot of water passing per hour, equal to about 12.1 cubic foot per second.
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Cubic foot/second [ft^3/s]
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An imperial unit measuring fluid volume flowing past a point every second, commonly used for streamflow and engineering applications.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The quantity of fluid that passes through a surface per unit time.