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Acres Per Hour Formula:

\[ \text{Acres per hour} = \frac{\text{Speed (mph)} \times \text{Width (feet)}}{8.25} \]

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1. What is the Acres Per Hour Calculation?

The Acres Per Hour calculation estimates how much area a mower can cover in one hour based on its speed and cutting width. This is essential for planning mowing operations and estimating job completion times.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the acres per hour formula:

\[ \text{Acres per hour} = \frac{\text{Speed (mph)} \times \text{Width (feet)}}{8.25} \]

Where:

\( Speed \) — Mowing speed in miles per hour (mph)
\( Width \) — Cutting width of the mower in feet
8.25 — Conversion factor (feet × mph to acres/hour)

Explanation: The formula converts the linear coverage (speed × width) into area coverage per hour, accounting for the conversion from square feet to acres.

3. Importance of Acres Per Hour Calculation

Details: Calculating acres per hour helps in planning mowing operations, estimating fuel needs, scheduling labor, and determining equipment requirements for large mowing jobs.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the mower's typical working speed in mph and the cutting width in feet. For accurate results, use actual working speed (not maximum speed) and the effective cutting width.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is the conversion factor 8.25?
A: 8.25 comes from the conversion between square feet and acres (1 acre = 43,560 sq ft) and hours to miles (1 mile = 5,280 ft). The exact calculation is (5,280 ft/mile × 1 hour) / 43,560 sq ft/acre = ~8.25.

Q2: Should I use maximum mower speed?
A: No, use the typical working speed which accounts for turns, overlaps, and terrain conditions. Maximum speed is rarely maintained during actual mowing.

Q3: How do I measure cutting width?
A: Measure the actual cutting width of your mower deck. For multiple units, use the total combined cutting width.

Q4: Does this account for overlap?
A: No, this calculates theoretical maximum. For practical estimates, reduce the width by your typical overlap percentage (usually 5-10%).

Q5: Can I use this for other equipment?
A: Yes, this calculation works for any equipment where you need to estimate area coverage per hour (sprayers, seeders, etc.) based on speed and working width.