What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate flow rates from acre-foot per hour to gallon (UK) per minute. It is designed to handle large-scale water flow measurements commonly used in hydrology and irrigation, converting them into units relevant for imperial-based engineering and plumbing contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Enter the value in acre-foot/hour you wish to convert
-
Select gallon (UK)/minute as the target unit
-
Click the convert button to see the result instantly
Key Features
-
Converts acre-foot/hour to gallon (UK)/minute accurately
-
Suitable for reservoir, irrigation, and municipal water flow rates
-
Supports large volumetric flow rate conversions
-
Browser-based and easy-to-use interface
Examples
-
2 acre-foot/hour converts to 9044.30526375 gallon (UK)/minute
-
0.5 acre-foot/hour converts to 2261.07631594 gallon (UK)/minute
Common Use Cases
-
Reporting reservoir release or diversion rates in water resource management
-
Sizing irrigation canals and large delivery systems
-
Specifying pump and hose capacities for water supply and firefighting
-
Designing plumbing fixtures calibrated in imperial gallons
-
Documenting industrial flow rates in legacy equipment using UK units
Tips & Best Practices
-
Ensure flow rates represent steady conditions for accurate conversion
-
Verify unit consistency when working across measurement systems
-
Use this conversion for large-scale flow applications rather than small plumbing flows
-
Double-check results in critical engineering designs for safety
Limitations
-
Acre-foot/hour is a very large unit, producing large values after conversion
-
Conversions may be unsuitable for small-scale plumbing flow measurements
-
Unit system differences require careful attention to prevent errors
-
Assumes steady flow and does not handle transient or variable rates
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What does acre-foot per hour measure?
-
It measures the volumetric flow rate of water passing through a point equivalent to one acre-foot per hour.
-
Where is gallon (UK)/minute commonly used?
-
Gallon (UK)/minute is used in regions applying imperial units, often in plumbing, pump sizing, and industrial flow documentation.
-
Can this converter be used for small plumbing flows?
-
Since acre-foot/hour represents large flow volumes, the converted values may be too large for small-scale plumbing measurements.
Key Terminology
-
Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
-
A volumetric flow rate representing one acre-foot of water passing per hour, equivalent to about 12.1 cubic feet per second.
-
Gallon (UK)/minute
-
A volumetric flow rate equal to the number of UK gallons passing each minute, commonly used in imperial measurement systems.
-
Volumetric Flow Rate
-
The volume of fluid passing through a point per unit of time.