What is a gallon (US)/second?

It is a volumetric flow unit representing one US liquid gallon passing a point every second.

Why use acre-foot/hour instead of gallon/second?

Acre-foot/hour is better for expressing large-scale water flows over time, common in reservoir management and irrigation.

Can this converter handle fluctuating flow rates?

The conversion assumes steady flow; varying flows may require additional analysis.

How to Convert from Gallon (US)/second to Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]

Easily convert flow rates from gallon (US)/second to acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h] using this unit converter tool. Understand the definitions, use cases, and conversion formula to assist with water resource management and irrigation planning.

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

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Gallon (US)/second to Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h] Conversion Table

Gallon (US)/second	Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]

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Gallon (US)/second to Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts flow rate values from gallon (US) per second to acre-foot per hour. It helps translate smaller volumetric flow units into larger ones commonly used in hydrology, irrigation, and water resources management.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume flow value in gallon (US)/second
Select gallon (US)/second as the input unit
Choose acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h] as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent flow rate
Use the conversion results for water resource analysis or design

Key Features

Converts volumetric flow from gallon (US)/second to acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
Includes clear definitions of both units involved
Provides examples to illustrate conversion results
Supports use cases in water management, irrigation, and firefighting
Browser-based and easy to use without special software

Examples

5 gallon (US)/second equals approximately 0.05524 acre-foot/hour
100 gallon (US)/second converts to about 1.10479 acre-foot/hour

Common Use Cases

Specifying high-capacity water or firefighting pump discharge rates
Measuring flow in large irrigation canals and delivery systems
Reporting reservoir discharges or inter-basin water transfers
Sizing municipal or regional water supply projects
Estimating throughput in industrial liquid transfer operations

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent units are applied during conversions
Use acre-foot/hour to express large volumes over time for clarity
Account for potential variability due to temperature or fluid properties
Apply the tool for steady flow scenarios to maintain accuracy
Double-check conversions when working with different gallon definitions internationally

Limitations

Assumes steady volumetric flow without fluctuation
Conversion relies on standard US liquid gallon and acre-foot definitions
Acre-foot/hour is best suited for large flow rates; small flows may produce very small values
Variations in temperature or fluid characteristics may affect actual volumes
Precision depends on adhering to unit standards, especially across regions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a gallon (US)/second?: It is a volumetric flow unit representing one US liquid gallon passing a point every second.
Why use acre-foot/hour instead of gallon/second?: Acre-foot/hour is better for expressing large-scale water flows over time, common in reservoir management and irrigation.
Can this converter handle fluctuating flow rates?: The conversion assumes steady flow; varying flows may require additional analysis.

Key Terminology

Gallon (US)/second: A flow rate unit equal to one US liquid gallon volume passing per second.
Acre-foot/hour: A flow rate representing one acre-foot of water moving per hour.
Volumetric flow rate: The volume of fluid passing through a surface per unit time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 gallon (US)/second equal in acre-foot/hour?

0.110479356 acre-foot/hour

0.0110479356 acre-foot/hour

0.00110479356 acre-foot/hour

Which unit is suitable for reporting large water flows over longer periods?

Gallon (US)/second

Acre-foot/hour

Liter/second

What is a typical use case for converting gallon (US)/second to acre-foot/hour?

Describing fire hose exit velocity

Sizing irrigation canals and reservoir releases

Measuring rainfall intensity

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