What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rates measured in acre-foot per hour into cubic meters per second, helping users standardize volumetric flow data for a variety of scientific and engineering tasks.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in acre-foot per hour into the input field
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Select acre-foot/hour as the source unit and cubic meter/second as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the result displayed in cubic meters per second
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Use the provided examples for guidance if needed
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow from acre-foot/hour to cubic meter/second instantly
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Supports common units used in water resource management and fluid dynamics
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Provides clear examples for accurate conversion
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Suitable for hydrology, irrigation design, and water supply calculations
Examples
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Converting 5 acre-foot/hour results in approximately 1.713 m³/s
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A flow of 0.1 acre-foot/hour equals about 0.0343 m³/s
Common Use Cases
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Reporting reservoir release or diversion rates in water-resources management
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Sizing and specifying capacities for large irrigation canals and delivery systems
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Describing pumping and inter-basin transfer rates in municipal water supply projects
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Measuring river or stream discharge for hydrology and flood forecasting
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Specifying flow rates in hydraulic system and pump design
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Rating capacity of turbines and water-treatment plant throughput
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify that input values represent steady flow conditions for accurate conversion
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Use this converter to unify measurements into SI units for consistent reporting
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Cross-check results especially when converting between customary and metric systems
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Reference unit definitions to understand the context of each measurement
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Apply this tool in water-resources management and engineering projects for precise flow quantification
Limitations
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Primarily relevant in regions where acre-foot/hour is standard, such as the United States
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Rounding may occur due to differences in measurement systems during conversion
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Does not account for changes in fluid density or temperature affecting flow properties
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Assumes steady flow without fluctuations for accuracy
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does acre-foot/hour measure?
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It measures volumetric flow rate, representing one acre-foot of water passing per hour, equivalent to about 12.1 cubic feet per second.
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Why convert acre-foot/hour to cubic meter/second?
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This conversion standardizes measurements into SI units for scientific studies, engineering calculations, and international reporting.
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Is this conversion suitable for all flow conditions?
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This conversion assumes steady flow and does not consider variations like fluid density or temperature.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
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A flow rate representing one acre-foot of water passing in one hour, equal to 43,560 cubic feet or about 1,233.48 cubic meters per hour.
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Cubic meter/second [m^3/s]
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The SI derived unit for volumetric flow rate, indicating the volume of one cubic meter passing through a cross-section every second.