What Is This Tool?
This tool converts a mass flow rate of gasoline measured in pounds per minute at a reference temperature of 15.5°C to a volumetric flow rate 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 value in pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) you wish to convert
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Select pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the source unit
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Choose acre-foot/day [ac*ft/d] as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the result in acre-foot/day
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Review the output for your specific application needs
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow rate standardized at 15.5°C to volumetric flow in acre-foot/day
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Supports consistent comparison between petroleum and water resource measurements
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Suitable for custody transfer, refinery operations, and water management planning
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Provides quick calculation based on established conversion factors
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Examples
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Converting 10 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) results in approximately 0.007162357 acre-foot/day
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Converting 50 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) results in approximately 0.035811785 acre-foot/day
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline shipments with temperature-corrected volume reporting
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Refinery and terminal metering for loading and unloading operations with consistent measurements
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Engineering calculations for pipeline design, pump selection, and emissions assessments
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Irrigation delivery rate specifications in agricultural water management
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Reservoir inflow and outflow reporting in water resource planning
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Municipal and industrial surface water withdrawal accounting
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density is standardized at 15.5°C for accurate mass flow measurements
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Consider fluid properties carefully when comparing volumetric flow units between different substances
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Use this tool alongside reliable flow measurement instruments to reduce error
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Apply the conversion in contexts consistent with the referenced temperature to maintain validity
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Cross-check results when using converted values for critical engineering or billing decisions
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density at 15.5°C and may be affected by temperature or composition changes
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Acre-foot/day is primarily a volumetric unit for water; conversions may not suit all fluid types without correction
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Measurement precision can be impacted by instrument accuracy and fluctuating flow rates in real environments
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density referenced to 15.5°C in this conversion?
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Because 15.5°C (approximately 60°F) is the standard temperature used for petroleum product volume and density correction, ensuring consistent and comparable flow measurements.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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This conversion is specific to gasoline flow measured at 15.5°C; using it for other fluids requires careful consideration of their distinct densities and properties.
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What does one acre-foot per day represent in volume?
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One acre-foot per day is the volume covering one acre to a depth of one foot delivered or removed daily, equivalent to 43,560 cubic feet per day.
Key Terminology
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate expressing pounds of gasoline passing a point each minute, with gasoline density corrected to 15.5°C for standardized measurement.
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Acre-foot/day [ac*ft/d]
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A volumetric flow rate equal to one acre-foot of water volume delivered or removed each day, used in water resource and hydraulic engineering.
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Conversion rate
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The factor used to translate flow values from pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) to acre-foot/day, precisely 0.0007162357 acre-foot/day per pound/minute.