What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert volumetric flow rates from cubic foot per second (ft^3/s) to acre-foot per day (ac*ft/d). It is designed for professionals and individuals involved in hydrology, water resources, irrigation, and hydraulic engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volumetric flow value in cubic foot per second (ft^3/s).
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Select the unit to convert from as cubic foot/second [ft^3/s].
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Select the target unit as acre-foot/day [ac*ft/d].
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent flow rate in acre-foot per day.
Key Features
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Simple and user-friendly interface for quick conversions.
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Based on established units commonly used in water flow measurement.
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Supports conversion that translates instantaneous flow rates into daily volumes.
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Useful for applications in water allocation, reservoir management, and irrigation system design.
Examples
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Convert 2 cubic foot/second to acre-foot/day results in 3.9669262812 ac*ft/d.
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Convert 0.5 cubic foot/second to acre-foot/day results in 0.9917315703 ac*ft/d.
Common Use Cases
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Reporting river and stream discharge for flood forecasting.
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Designing and specifying pumps, pipes, and irrigation channels.
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Planning water delivery rates for agricultural irrigation districts.
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Monitoring reservoir inflows and outflows for water resource management.
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Sizing municipal or industrial surface water withdrawals.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure steady and uniform flow conditions when applying conversions.
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Use this conversion for translating instantaneous flow rates into daily water volumes.
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Take care when mixing imperial/US customary units with metric units in calculations.
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Double-check input values for accuracy before converting to avoid errors.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes constant flow over the specified time interval.
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Variations in flow rates during the day can affect conversion accuracy.
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The units used are imperial/US customary and may require conversion when used alongside metric systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a cubic foot per second measure?
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It measures volumetric flow rate, representing one cubic foot of fluid passing a point each second.
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Why convert cubic foot/second to acre-foot/day?
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Converting to acre-foot/day helps translate instantaneous flow rates into daily water volumes, useful for irrigation and water management.
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Can this converter be used for non-steady flow?
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The conversion is most accurate under steady and uniform flow conditions; varying flow can impact precision.
Key Terminology
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Cubic foot per second (ft^3/s)
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An imperial unit of volumetric flow indicating the volume of one cubic foot of fluid passing a point every second.
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Acre-foot per day (ac*ft/d)
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A unit of volumetric flow rate equal to an acre-foot of volume delivered or removed in one day.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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A measurement of the volume of fluid passing through a point over a given time period.