What Is This Tool?
This converter changes flow rates from acre-foot per hour, a volumetric rate commonly used in water resource management, into kilogram per day for gasoline at 15.5°C, representing a mass flow rate standardized to a reference temperature for consistent measurement in petroleum industry applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in acre-foot/hour you wish to convert
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Select the target unit as kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Click convert to see the equivalent mass flow rate
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Use the result for custody transfer, inventory, or process calculations
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Repeat as needed for different values or applications
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow from acre-foot/hour to mass flow in kilogram/day for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Supports petroleum custody transfer and inventory management needs
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Uses a standardized reference temperature for accurate mass-volume conversion
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Browser-based and easy to use with direct input and output
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Suitable for water resource and fuel distribution applications
Examples
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Convert 2 acre-foot/hour to kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C): Result is 43,773,725.33 kg/day
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Convert 0.5 acre-foot/hour to kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C): Result is 10,943,431.33 kg/day
Common Use Cases
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Reporting reservoir release and water diversion flow rates
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Sizing capacities for irrigation canals and water delivery systems
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Custody transfer and billing for gasoline pipelines and deliveries
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Inventory reconciliation at refineries and fuel depots
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Calculating consumption and mass balances in refining and distribution
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is close to 15.5°C for accurate conversions
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Use this tool when precise mass flow standardization is required
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Confirm correct units are selected before converting
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Apply appropriate density corrections if gasoline composition varies
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Use converted values for reporting, invoicing, and inventory purposes
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density at the reference temperature of 15.5°C
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Accuracy affected if gasoline temperature or composition deviates
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Volumetric unit based on water flow; direct application to gasoline requires caution
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Not suitable when density corrections for gasoline are not applied
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline temperature standardized at 15.5°C?
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Standardizing gasoline to 15.5°C allows consistent mass-volume conversions and accurate custody transfer independent of temperature variations.
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Can this tool convert other volumetric flow units to mass flow?
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This tool specifically converts acre-foot/hour to kilogram/day for gasoline at 15.5°C; other conversions require different tools.
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What should I consider when using this converter for fuel management?
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Consider temperature and gasoline composition, as variations affect mass flow calculations; use this tool for standardized temperature conditions.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
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A volumetric flow unit representing one acre-foot (43,560 ft³) of water flowing per hour, roughly 12.1 cubic feet per second.
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate of gasoline standardized to a temperature of 15.5°C for accurate mass-volume measurement.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring product ownership where precise, standardized flow measurements are essential.