What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rates from pound/minute for gasoline measured at a standard 15.5°C reference temperature into acre-foot per hour, a volumetric unit commonly used in water management. It helps relate petroleum mass flow to volumetric flow standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline mass flow value in pound/minute at 15.5°C.
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Select the output unit as acre-foot per hour [ac*ft/h].
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Generate the converted volumetric flow result instantly.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline mass flow rate at 15.5°C to volumetric acre-foot/hour.
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Supports standardized temperature reference for consistent comparisons.
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Useful for petroleum refining, logistics, and water resource planning.
Examples
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100 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) = 0.00298432 acre-foot/hour
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500 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) = 0.0149216 acre-foot/hour
Common Use Cases
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Fuel custody transfer and invoicing with temperature-corrected measurements.
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Monitoring refinery loading/unloading and pipeline engineering needs.
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Reporting water resource flow rates adapted for petroleum mass flow equivalents.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density matches the 15.5°C reference for accurate results.
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Use this conversion for comparing petroleum flows to water volumes cautiously.
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Adjust for any temperature or density variations before converting.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density being exactly at 15.5°C.
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Acre-foot/hour applies primarily to volumetric water flows, not liquids with different densities.
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Conversion is only valid under standardized temperature and reference conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline flow measured at 15.5°C?
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15.5°C is the standard reference temperature to correct gasoline volumes and densities for consistency in measurement and invoicing.
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Can I directly use acre-foot/hour for gasoline volume?
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Since acre-foot/hour is a volumetric unit commonly for water, applying it to gasoline requires accounting for density and temperature differences.
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What affects the accuracy of this conversion?
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Deviations in gasoline density or temperature from the 15.5°C reference reduce conversion accuracy.
Key Terminology
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate of gasoline measured per minute with density referenced to 15.5°C for standardization.
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Acre-foot/hour [ac*ft/h]
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A volumetric flow rate representing one acre-foot of water passing per hour, equivalent to about 43,560 cubic feet.
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Reference Temperature
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A standard temperature (15.5°C) used to correct petroleum product volumes and densities to allow consistent comparisons.