What Is This Tool?
This unit converter enables the transformation of flow measurements from pound/hour for gasoline at 15.5°C to acre-foot/hour, offering a way to compare mass flow rates of gasoline with volumetric flow rates typically used in hydrology and water resource applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline mass flow value in pound/hour referenced at 15.5°C.
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Select the conversion units from pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h].
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Click convert to obtain the volumetric flow rate in acre-foot per hour.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow referenced to 15.5°C into volumetric flow in acre-foot per hour.
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Supports usage in petroleum logistics, environmental engineering, and water resource management.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit translations.
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Includes standard temperature correction for gasoline mass flow measurements.
Examples
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1000 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.0004973859 acre-foot/hour.
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50000 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.02469295 acre-foot/hour.
Common Use Cases
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Custody-transfer and metering of gasoline in pipelines and terminals with temperature correction.
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Reporting reservoir release or diversion rates for hydrological applications.
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Specifying fuel consumption rates for engines using mass-based performance calculations.
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Sizing irrigation canals and water delivery systems based on volumetric flow.
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Comparing fuel flow data with volumetric water flow rates in environmental projects.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline flow values are referenced to the standard 15.5°C temperature for accurate conversion.
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Use this conversion primarily for large-scale or environmental applications due to small numeric output values.
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Cross-check flow meter calibration when converting between mass and volumetric units.
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Integrate volumetric and mass flow data carefully when analyzing multi-parameter systems.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density and temperature are fixed at 15.5°C; deviations can reduce accuracy.
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Acre-foot per hour is a large volumetric unit; small gasoline mass flows convert to very small values.
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Not suitable for precision applications requiring high-resolution flow measurements for gasoline.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline temperature referenced at 15.5°C?
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Referencing gasoline flow to 15.5°C standardizes density and temperature corrections for custody and engineering calculations.
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What does acre-foot/hour measure?
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Acre-foot/hour measures volumetric flow equal to one acre-foot of water passing per hour, often used in water resource management.
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Can I use this conversion for small scale gasoline measurements?
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Due to the large scale of acre-foot units, this conversion may result in very small numbers, making it less practical for small-scale applications.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit of mass flow rate representing pounds of gasoline passing a point per hour, referenced to a standard temperature of 15.5°C.
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Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
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A volumetric flow rate equal to one acre-foot (43,560 cubic feet) of water passing per hour, used in water resource management.
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Custody-transfer
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The process of transferring ownership and measuring quantities of fuel or other commodities, requiring precise and temperature-corrected flow measurements.