What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform volumetric flow values from cubic meter per day, a unit expressing daily fluid volume, into acre-foot per hour, which specifies an hourly water volume flow rate. It supports various applications in water supply, hydrology, and irrigation engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in cubic meter/day you want to convert.
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Select 'cubic meter/day [m^3/d]' as the input unit.
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Choose 'acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]' as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts flow rates from cubic meter/day to acre-foot/hour accurately.
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Supports applications in municipal water management and industrial processes.
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Browser-based and easy to use without software installation.
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Provides quick translation of daily volumes to hourly flow rates for planning.
Examples
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100 cubic meter/day equals 0.00337796 acre-foot/hour.
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500 cubic meter/day converts to 0.0168898 acre-foot/hour.
Common Use Cases
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Municipal water supply and treatment inflow/outflow volume analysis.
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Sizing irrigation canals and delivery systems in large agricultural projects.
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Reporting hydrocarbon production volumes and water resource management.
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Calculating reservoir release or diversion rates for regional water supply.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct interpretation of daily versus hourly flow units when analyzing data.
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Use this converter to assist in planning and managing large-scale water systems.
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Double-check small cubic meter/day values as they convert into very small acre-foot/hour numbers.
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Cross-verify unit selections to avoid misinterpretation of flow rates.
Limitations
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Cubic meter/day reflects a daily volume, whereas acre-foot/hour is an hourly rate.
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Small input values may produce very small outputs requiring precise measurement tools.
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This conversion is suitable primarily for large volumetric flows due to unit scale differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does cubic meter/day measure?
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It measures the volume of fluid passing a point or used in a 24-hour period.
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What is an acre-foot/hour used for?
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It expresses volumetric flow of water passing per hour, commonly in reservoirs and large irrigation systems.
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Why convert cubic meter/day to acre-foot/hour?
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To translate daily water volumes into hourly flow rates for more detailed water resource planning and management.
Key Terminology
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Cubic meter/day [m^3/d]
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A volumetric flow rate representing one cubic meter of fluid passing a point in 24 hours.
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Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
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A volumetric flow rate of one acre-foot of water passing per hour, equal to about 1,233.48 cubic meters per hour.