What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms mass flow rates of gasoline measured in kilograms per minute at a standardized temperature of 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates expressed in acre-feet per hour. This ensures consistent and comparable results across different industrial and environmental conditions.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the value of gasoline flow rate in kilogram per minute measured at 15.5°C.
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Select the conversion target unit as acre-foot per hour [ac*ft/h].
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
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Review examples for guidance on interpreting results.
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Use the converted value for inventory accounting, reporting, or process integrations.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow rates from mass (kilogram/minute) to volume (acre-foot/hour).
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Accounts for gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C for reliable comparisons.
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Provides conversion suitable for water resource and petroleum industry contexts.
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Includes practical example calculations for quick reference.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
Examples
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10 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 0.000657929 acre-foot/hour.
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100 kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to about 0.00657929 acre-foot/hour.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and billing for gasoline in terminals and pipelines referencing 15.5°C.
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Calibration and verification of fuel flowmeters and tanker loading/unloading.
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Engine and vehicle fuel consumption tests standardized on a common reference temperature.
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Reporting reservoir release rates for hydrological and water management purposes.
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Sizing and designing capacities for irrigation and municipal water systems.
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Describing pumping or transfer rates for large-scale water supply projects.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always use the gasoline mass flow rate referenced at 15.5°C for accuracy.
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Interpret acre-foot/hour values carefully when applying to gasoline, as it is primarily a water volume measure.
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Consult fluid property data if temperatures or fuel compositions differ from the standard reference.
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Use this converter to facilitate communication between mass- and volume-based measurement systems.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline being referenced at the standardized temperature of 15.5°C.
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Acre-foot/hour is a volumetric unit mainly used for water flows; applying it to gasoline may require context-specific judgment.
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Variations in fuel properties or temperature beyond the reference may necessitate additional corrections.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline flow measured at 15.5°C?
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Gasoline flow is referenced at 15.5°C to standardize measurements and account for density changes due to temperature, ensuring comparability across different conditions.
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What does acre-foot per hour measure?
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Acre-foot per hour is a volumetric flow rate indicating how much volume passes in one hour, commonly used in water resource management.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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This specific conversion applies only to gasoline referenced at 15.5°C; other fluids or temperature conditions require separate considerations.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate of gasoline where the mass is corrected for density at the reference temperature of 15.5°C to ensure standardized measurement.
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Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit equal to one acre-foot (43,560 cubic feet) passing per hour, commonly used in large-scale water flow applications.
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Reference Temperature
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A standardized temperature used to correct fluid properties such as density to enable consistent and comparable measurements.