What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows users to translate flow measurements from pound per minute (gasoline standardized to 15.5°C) into acre-foot per year, bridging petroleum mass flow with volumetric water-based flow units commonly used in resource planning and accounting.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Select pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the source unit
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Choose acre-foot/year [ac*ft/y] as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the resulting flow in acre-foot/year
Key Features
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Converts mass flow of gasoline at 15.5°C reference temperature to volumetric flow in acre-foot per year
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Supports standardized petroleum measurement practices for custody transfer and quality control
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Useful for long-term water resource planning and supply demand forecasting
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions
Examples
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10 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 2.614260289 acre-foot/year
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5 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 1.3071301445 acre-foot/year
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline shipments with temperature-corrected mass flow
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Metering and loading operations at refineries or terminals to ensure consistent measurement
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Water resources planning and reservoir yield estimation using volumetric flow rates
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Allocating irrigation water rights and forecasting municipal water demand
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Environmental engineering correlating fuel consumption with water resource equivalents
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density is referenced to 15.5°C for accurate conversion
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Use the tool for long-term flow assessment rather than short-term flow rates
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Consider differences in temperature and fuel composition when applying results
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Round results appropriately to suit application requirements
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on gasoline density at the standard 15.5°C reference temperature
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Acre-foot/year measures volumetric flow over a year, limiting short-term analyses
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Variations in fuel temperature, density, and composition can affect conversion fidelity
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline mass flow referenced to 15.5°C?
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The 15.5°C reference standardizes gasoline density to enable consistent mass flow measurements independent of temperature variations.
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What does acre-foot/year represent?
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It represents the flow rate delivering one acre-foot of volume over a year, where an acre-foot is the volume over one acre to a depth of one foot.
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Can this conversion be used for short-term flow rates?
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This conversion is primarily suited for long-term volumetric flow assessments and may not accurately reflect short-term mass flow changes.
Key Terminology
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Mass flow rate of gasoline measured in pounds per minute with density referenced to a standard temperature of 15.5°C.
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Acre-foot/year [ac*ft/y]
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Volumetric flow rate equal to delivering one acre-foot of volume over one year; one acre-foot corresponds to water covering an acre to a depth of one foot.
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Custody Transfer
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Process of transferring ownership and measurement of petroleum products during shipment or sale.