What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow measurements from gallon (US)/second to acre-foot/day, enabling users to translate short-term flow rates into daily volumetric values relevant for water resource management and irrigation planning.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in gallon (US)/second
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Select gallon (US)/second as the input unit and acre-foot/day [ac*ft/d] as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the result in acre-foot/day
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Use the conversion output for water management or irrigation scheduling
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates from gallon (US)/second to acre-foot/day
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Based on standard definitions widely used in water resources and hydraulic engineering
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User-friendly interface for quick and accurate conversions
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Supports applications in irrigation, municipal water supply, and industrial water management
Examples
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5 gallon (US)/second equals approximately 1.32575 acre-foot/day
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10 gallon (US)/second equals approximately 2.6515 acre-foot/day
Common Use Cases
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Specifying high-capacity pump discharge rates in water treatment facilities
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Measuring flow in irrigation systems and agricultural water delivery
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Estimating liquid transfer throughput for industrial processes
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Reporting reservoir inflows and outflows for water resource management
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Planning municipal or industrial water withdrawals and transfers
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure steady flow conditions for more accurate conversions
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Use this tool for translating second-based flow rates into daily volumes for easier comparison
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Apply converted values to irrigation and water allocation planning
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Consider variations in flow over time when interpreting results
Limitations
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Conversion assumes constant flow rates, which may not reflect real fluctuations
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Temporal scale differences (seconds vs. days) may impact accuracy if flows vary
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Factors like geographic variations and water quality are not included in the conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one gallon (US)/second represent in volumetric flow?
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It represents one U.S. liquid gallon passing a point every second, equal to 3.785411784 liters per second.
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What is an acre-foot/day used for?
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An acre-foot/day measures volume flows over a day and is commonly used for irrigation rates and water-resources planning.
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Why might the conversion from gallon (US)/second to acre-foot/day be important?
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This conversion helps translate high-frequency flow measurements into daily volumes useful in water management and irrigation scheduling.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (US)/second
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A volumetric flow unit representing one U.S. liquid gallon passing per second.
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Acre-foot/day
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A volumetric flow unit describing one acre-foot of volume delivered or removed each day.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid passing a point per unit time.