What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow rates from acre-foot per hour to gallon (US) per minute. It is designed to help translate large-scale water flow measurements into more commonly used smaller flow units suitable for plumbing, irrigation, and fluid transfer applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in acre-foot per hour.
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Select acre-foot/hour as the input unit and gallon (US)/minute as the output unit.
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Click convert to get the flow rate in gallon (US)/minute.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow between acre-foot/hour and gallon (US)/minute.
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Applies to water resource management and engineering contexts.
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Easy-to-use interface suitable for both large and small flow rates.
Examples
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2 acre-foot/hour equals 10861.7577327458 gallon (US)/minute.
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0.5 acre-foot/hour equals 2715.43943318645 gallon (US)/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Reporting reservoir release or diversion rates in hydrology.
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Sizing irrigation canals and water delivery systems.
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Specifying pump capacities for residential and commercial plumbing.
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Measuring HVAC water flow and cooling tower circulation.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent temperature and pressure when measuring flow rates.
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Use acre-foot/hour for large-scale water flow and gallon (US)/minute for smaller-scale flows.
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Regularly calibrate flow measurement devices for accuracy.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes consistent fluid density influenced by temperature and pressure.
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Acre-foot/hour is intended for large volumes; gallon (US)/minute is for smaller scales.
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Measurement precision depends on instrument accuracy and fluid uniformity.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 acre-foot/hour represent?
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It is a volumetric flow rate equal to one acre-foot (43,560 ft³ or approximately 1,233.48 m³) of water passing per hour.
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What is 1 gallon (US)/minute in liters?
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One gallon (US)/minute is equivalent to 3.785411784 liters per minute.
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When should I use this conversion?
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Use this conversion to translate large-scale water flows into more common volumetric units for plumbing, irrigation, and liquid transfer applications.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot/hour
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A volumetric flow rate representing one acre-foot of water passing per hour, used for large-scale water resource flows.
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Gallon (US)/minute
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A unit measuring the number of US liquid gallons flowing per minute, common in plumbing and small-scale fluid measurement.