What Is This Tool?
This converter translates mass flow rates of gasoline measured in kilograms per second at a reference temperature of 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates expressed in acre-foot per day, a unit commonly used in water-resources and hydraulic engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in kilogram/second for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Select 'kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)' as the input unit
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Choose 'acre-foot/day [ac*ft/d]' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the volumetric flow rate
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Review the result, which expresses the flow in terms of acre-foot per day
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline at 15.5°C to volumetric flow rate in acre-foot/day
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Supports applications in fuel terminal operations, refineries, and water resource management
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Includes direct conversion using a standardized formula and rate
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Useful for translating fuel mass flows into water engineering volume flows
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit conversions
Examples
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1 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.0947417651 acre-foot/day
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10 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.947417651 acre-foot/day
Common Use Cases
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Measuring fuel mass flow rates for combustion processes and performance evaluation
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Custody transfer and billing at fuel terminals using reference temperature standards
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Calibration and testing of flow meters in refinery and pipeline environments
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Specifying irrigation water delivery rates in agricultural water districts
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Planning and managing reservoir and river flows in water resource systems
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Accounting for municipal or industrial water withdrawals and transfers
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the gasoline density corresponds to 15.5°C to maintain conversion accuracy
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Use the converter primarily within its intended temperature and fuel composition context
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Interpret volumetric results carefully when applying water volume units to fuel flows
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Double-check input values and units to avoid conversion errors
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Leverage this tool for process control and regulatory reporting where volume flow data is needed
Limitations
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Conversion is based on gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C and may not fit other temperatures
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Acre-foot/day is traditionally a water volume measure, which may require careful interpretation for gasoline
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Variations in gasoline density and conditions can affect result precision
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C for this conversion?
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Using gasoline density at 15.5°C provides a standardized reference to account for temperature-dependent density changes in liquid fuels.
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Can this conversion be used for fuels other than gasoline?
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No, the conversion assumes gasoline at 15.5°C and may not be accurate for other fuels or temperatures.
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Why is acre-foot/day used for fuel flow when it is a water volume unit?
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Acre-foot/day is used here to express volumetric flow over large areas and daily intervals, aiding cross-domain comparisons but requiring careful interpretation.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating how many kilograms of gasoline flow past a point each second, using gasoline density at 15.5 °C as reference.
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Acre-foot/day
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A volumetric flow rate indicating one acre-foot of volume delivered or removed daily, commonly used in water-resources and hydraulic engineering.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate one unit measure into another; here, 1 kilogram/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.0947417651 acre-foot/day.