What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow measurements from acre-foot per hour, a volumetric rate typically used for water, to pound per hour, a mass flow rate referenced to gasoline at 15.5°C. It's designed to assist in translating water volume flows into standardized gasoline mass flows required in various engineering and fuel distribution applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in acre-foot per hour you wish to convert
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Select or confirm the target unit as pound per hour for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Submit the input to receive the converted mass flow rate instantly
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Use provided examples as references for your calculations
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow (acre-foot/hour) to mass flow (pound/hour) for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Supports applications in fuel custody transfer and engineering assessments
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Includes precise conversion rates based on standardized temperature references
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Provides example calculations for quick understanding
Examples
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2 Acre-foot/hour converts to 4,021,022.71 Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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0.5 Acre-foot/hour converts to 1,005,255.68 Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Reporting reservoir or water diversion flow rates in water-resources management
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Sizing irrigation canal capacities based on volumetric flow rates
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Measuring and transferring gasoline quantities in pipelines and tanker trucks
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Specifying fuel supplies in engines, generators, or industrial burners using mass flow
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Calibrating and verifying flow meters with temperature-referenced mass flows
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density is referenced at 15.5°C for accurate conversions
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Use the tool for translating volumetric water flow to gasoline mass flow carefully in combustion and emissions analyses
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Double-check unit selections before calculating to avoid errors
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Refer to example conversions to confirm expected results
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on assuming gasoline density at the fixed temperature of 15.5°C
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Variations in temperature or gasoline composition can impact conversion validity
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Acre-foot/hour measures water volume flow and may not directly represent gasoline flow without adjustments
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This tool does not account for fluid property changes beyond the stated standard conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does acre-foot/hour measure?
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Acre-foot/hour is a volumetric flow rate representing one acre-foot of water passing per hour, equivalent to about 43,560 cubic feet per hour.
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Why is gasoline referenced at 15.5°C in this conversion?
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The 15.5°C reference standardizes gasoline density and temperature for consistent mass flow calculations in custody transfer and metering.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this converter specifically relates to gasoline mass flow at 15.5°C and does not provide conversions for other fluids.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot/hour
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A flow rate representing one acre-foot (about 43,560 cubic feet) of water passing per hour, used primarily for volumetric water flow measurement.
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate measuring how many pounds of gasoline pass a point each hour, referenced to a standard temperature of 15.5°C for density consistency.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring fuel ownership where accurate mass or volume measurement of the commodity is essential.