What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow measurements from cubic meter per second (m^3/s), the SI unit quantifying fluid volume passing per second, to acre-foot per day (ac*ft/d), a volumetric flow unit commonly used in water-resources and hydraulic engineering to indicate water volume delivery over a day.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in cubic meter per second (m^3/s) to convert.
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Select the from-unit as cubic meter/second and the to-unit as acre-foot/day.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volumetric flow in acre-foot per day.
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Review the conversion result and utilize it for your water resource or engineering calculations.
Key Features
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Converts cubic meter/second to acre-foot/day accurately using established conversion rates.
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Supports practical flow rate conversions for fields like hydrology, irrigation, and reservoir management.
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Browser-based and straightforward interface suitable for engineers, hydrologists, and planners.
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Includes clear examples for quick understanding of conversion results.
Examples
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2 cubic meters per second equals approximately 140.0907 acre-feet per day.
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0.5 cubic meters per second equals approximately 35.0227 acre-feet per day.
Common Use Cases
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Measuring river or stream discharge for flood forecasting and hydrologic studies.
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Specifying irrigation water delivery rates in agricultural water management.
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Reporting inflows and outflows in reservoir or river water resource planning.
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Determining capacities and flows for turbines, pumps, and water treatment plants.
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Sizing and accounting municipal or industrial surface-water withdrawals and transfers.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion tool for steady flow conditions as it assumes constant flow over time.
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Apply the results in planning and management where daily volumetric water measures are needed.
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Cross-verify critical calculations with engineering standards and context-specific data.
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Remember the units suit volumetric flow conversions rather than instantaneous measurements.
Limitations
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Conversion is based on steady flow and does not consider within-day temporal variations.
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Results may be affected by rounding in practical uses and are best for volumetric flows.
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Not intended for instantaneous point flow measurements or highly dynamic flow conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does cubic meter per second measure?
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It measures volumetric flow rate, representing the volume of fluid passing a cross-section per second in cubic meters.
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Where is acre-foot per day commonly used?
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It is frequently employed in water resources and hydraulic engineering to express daily water volume delivery or removal over one acre to a depth of one foot.
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Can this conversion be used for fluctuating flows?
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No, this conversion assumes steady flow and does not account for variations within the day.
Key Terminology
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Cubic meter per second (m^3/s)
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An SI unit measuring volume flow rate equal to one cubic meter of fluid passing per second.
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Acre-foot per day (ac*ft/d)
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A volumetric flow rate representing one acre-foot of water volume delivered or removed each day, used in water-resources engineering.