What does one cubic meter per minute represent?

It measures the volume of fluid—specifically one cubic meter—passing a point every minute.

Where is the acre-foot per hour unit commonly used?

It is primarily used in water resources management and large irrigation system design to describe volumetric flow.

Can this converter be used for small, rapid flows?

Not ideally, as acre-foot per hour is intended for large volumetric water transfers and may not suit smaller scale or quick flows.

How to Convert from Cubic Meter/Minute to Acre-Foot/Hour [ac*ft/h]

Easily convert volumetric flow rates from cubic meter per minute (m³/min) to acre-foot per hour (ac*ft/h) using our practical guide and examples. Perfect for applications in hydrology and water resource management.

Cubic meter/minute

Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]

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Cubic meter/minute to Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h] Conversion Table

Cubic meter/minute	Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]

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Cubic meter/minute to Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h] Conversion Table
Cubic meter/minute	Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts volumetric flow rates between cubic meter per minute and acre-foot per hour, units commonly used in fluid flow measurement and water resource management.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the flow rate value in cubic meter per minute
Select cubic meter/minute as the source unit
Choose acre-foot/hour as the target unit
Review the conversion result displayed instantly

Key Features

Converts cubic meter/minute to acre-foot/hour with a defined conversion rate
Supports volumetric flow units used in engineering and hydrology
Includes clear examples for practical understanding
Ideal for water resource management and irrigation system design

Examples

10 cubic meter/minute equals 0.486425971 acre-foot/hour
50 cubic meter/minute equals 2.432129855 acre-foot/hour

Common Use Cases

Specifying airflow rates for HVAC and ventilation systems
Sizing pumps and piping in industrial fluid-handling applications
Reporting transfer rates of bulk liquids or gases in manufacturing
Managing reservoir releases and diversion rates in hydrology
Designing large irrigation canals and water delivery infrastructure
Describing pumping rates for municipal and regional water supplies

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter for large-scale water volume flow measurements
Double-check unit selections to ensure accurate conversions
Apply the tool for planning and management in environmental engineering
Refer to the provided examples to understand expected results

Limitations

Acre-foot/hour is suited for large water transfer rates and may not fit small-scale or fast flows
Ensure consistent volume and time definitions when integrating data across different standards
Conversion precision relies on exact measurement intervals and volume units

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one cubic meter per minute represent?: It measures the volume of fluid—specifically one cubic meter—passing a point every minute.
Where is the acre-foot per hour unit commonly used?: It is primarily used in water resources management and large irrigation system design to describe volumetric flow.
Can this converter be used for small, rapid flows?: Not ideally, as acre-foot per hour is intended for large volumetric water transfers and may not suit smaller scale or quick flows.

Key Terminology

Cubic meter per minute (m³/min): A unit measuring volumetric flow as the volume of fluid passing a point every minute.
Acre-foot per hour (ac*ft/h): A volumetric flow rate representing one acre-foot of water passing per hour.
Volumetric flow rate: The volume of fluid which passes through a surface per unit time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does cubic meter per minute measure?

Volume of fluid passing per second

Volume of fluid passing per minute

Weight of fluid passing per hour

Which field commonly uses acre-foot per hour units?

Automotive engineering

Water-resources management

Computer networking

When is acre-foot/hour not appropriate?

For large-scale irrigation projects

For small-scale or rapid flow measurements

For reservoir release reporting

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