What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to change volumetric flow rates measured in acre-foot per hour to gallon (US) per second. It supports applications ranging from hydrology and irrigation to industrial water flow monitoring.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in acre-foot per hour
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Select the input unit as acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
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Choose gallon (US)/second as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the result instantly
Key Features
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Converts large-scale water flow units used in reservoir and irrigation systems
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Provides flow measurements suitable for pump discharge and firefighting rates
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Browser-based and easy to use with quick results
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Supports precise translation between engineering and industrial units
Examples
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2 acre-foot/hour corresponds to 181.0292955458 gallon (US)/second
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0.5 acre-foot/hour equals 45.2573238865 gallon (US)/second
Common Use Cases
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Reporting water release or diversion rates in water-resources management
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Sizing irrigation canals and delivery systems
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Describing pumping rates for municipal water supply projects
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Specifying discharge rates for high-capacity firefighting pumps
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Measuring flow in industrial water pipes and valves
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values represent consistent volumetric flow conditions
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Use the converted units to facilitate communication across disciplines
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Double-check unit selections to avoid misinterpretation
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Rely on this converter for water and similar fluid flow rates only
Limitations
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Assumes flow of water or similar fluids without accounting for density or temperature variations
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Does not include adjustments for changes in fluid properties affecting volume
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Precision may vary due to rounding or measurement resolution in large flow values
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one acre-foot per hour represent?
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It is a volumetric flow rate equal to one acre-foot (43,560 ft³) of water passing each hour, roughly equivalent to 12.1 cubic feet per second.
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How is gallon (US)/second defined?
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A US gallon per second measures flow as one US liquid gallon of volume moving past a point every second, equal to about 3.785 liters per second.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than water?
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It is intended for water or similar fluids; variations in fluid properties or temperature that affect volume are not considered in the conversion.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
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A flow rate unit describing the volume of one acre-foot of water passing a point every hour, with one acre-foot equaling 43,560 cubic feet.
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Gallon (US)/second
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A volumetric flow rate representing the passage of one US liquid gallon of volume per second.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The measure of volume of fluid passing through a surface per unit time.