What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow rates from gallon (US)/minute to acre-foot per day, allowing users to translate common plumbing or irrigation measurements into larger water delivery quantities used in agriculture, municipal management, and engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in gallon (US)/minute you wish to convert
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Select acre-foot/day as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the result
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Review the outcome and use it for your water management or engineering needs
Key Features
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Converts flow from gallon (US)/minute to acre-foot/day accurately
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Supports applications in irrigation, water resources, and hydraulic engineering
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Easy-to-use interface for quick unit conversion
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Browser-based: no installation required
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Displays practical examples for better understanding
Examples
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10 gallon (US)/minute = 0.044191742 acre-foot/day
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100 gallon (US)/minute = 0.44191742 acre-foot/day
Common Use Cases
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Specifying pump capacities or sprinkler flow in plumbing systems
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Calculating irrigation delivery rates for agricultural water management
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Reporting reservoir or river inflows in water-resources planning
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Sizing municipal or industrial water withdrawals
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Managing water circulation in HVAC and cooling tower systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values represent the flow rate at a consistent measurement point
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Understand the significant difference in scale between the units
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Use conversions for adapting small-scale plumbing measurements to larger water resource metrics
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Verify the context to select appropriate units for your application
Limitations
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Units measure very different flow scales; use with caution regarding scale and precision
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Gallon (US)/minute suits small flow contexts, while acre-foot/day fits large-scale water management
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Conversions should reflect the intended engineering or water resource planning context
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gallon (US)/minute measure?
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It measures the volumetric flow of U.S. liquid gallons passing a point each minute, commonly used in plumbing and small-engine applications.
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What is an acre-foot/day used for?
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It represents the volume of water covering one acre to a depth of one foot per day, often applied in agriculture and water resources.
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Why is there a big difference between these units?
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Because gallon (US)/minute is used for smaller-scale flows, while acre-foot/day is designed for large-scale water delivery and management.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (US)/minute
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A unit of volumetric flow equal to the number of U.S. liquid gallons passing a point each minute, mainly used in plumbing and small engine contexts.
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Acre-foot/day
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A unit representing one acre-foot of volume delivered or removed each day, used in water-resources and agricultural irrigation.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid passing a point per unit of time, measured in various units like gallon/minute or acre-foot/day.