What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow measurements from acre-foot per hour, a volumetric water flow unit, to kilogram per hour for gasoline measured at 15.5°C. It helps translate volume-based flow rates into mass-based values suitable for fuel handling and performance analysis.
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 target unit kilogram/hour for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Click convert to get the corresponding mass flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow from acre-foot/hour to mass flow in kilogram/hour for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Based on density-corrected conversion matching gasoline properties at the standard temperature.
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Ideal for reporting, billing, and calibrating fuel flow in petroleum and water resource applications.
Examples
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2 acre-foot/hour equals 1,823,905.22 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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0.5 acre-foot/hour converts to 455,976.30 kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Translating large volumetric flow rates in water resource management to mass flow for fuel accounting.
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Fuel consumption reporting and engine testing standardized at 15.5°C.
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Calibration and verification of flow meters using density-corrected gasoline mass flows.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the gasoline temperature is approximately 15.5°C for accurate mass flow conversion.
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Use this conversion for fuel measurements where density corrections are needed for precise results.
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Avoid applying this conversion for fluids other than gasoline or under varying temperature conditions without adjustments.
Limitations
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Assumes gasoline density remains constant at 15.5°C; temperature variations may affect accuracy.
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Acre-foot/hour is mainly a water volume flow unit and may be misinterpreted if used carelessly for gasoline.
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High precision uses might require more advanced temperature and density corrections.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does acre-foot per hour measure?
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It measures volumetric flow as a volume of water (43,560 ft³) passing per hour, used mainly in water resource management.
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Why is gasoline at 15.5°C specified for kilogram/hour?
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Because gasoline density varies with temperature, specifying 15.5°C standardizes the mass flow rate for consistency in measurement and billing.
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Can this conversion be used for fuels other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline at 15.5°C and may not be accurate for other fuels without proper adjustments.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
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A volumetric flow rate equaling one acre-foot of water flowing per hour, used primarily in hydrology and water management.
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Kilogram/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate of gasoline adjusted to a standard temperature of 15.5°C to ensure consistent density-based conversions.
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Density-corrected mass flow
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Mass flow accounting for changes in density due to temperature adjustments to provide accurate conversion from volume.