Acres Per Hour Calculator
Calculate agricultural work speed and time for farming operations
Calculate Work Speed & Time
Agricultural Activity
Cutting grass to maintain lawn appearance
Width: 20-72 inches
Speed: 2-8 mph
Typical overlap: 10%
Tool Specifications
Operating Speed
Overlap Factor
Accounts for overlapping passes to ensure complete coverage. 0% for no overlap, 10% typical for most operations.
Plot Area (For Time Calculation)
Work Speed Results
Calculation: Width (6.0 ft) × Speed (5.0 mph) × Coverage factor (90%)
Area per second: 40 sq ft/sec
Efficiency Tips
Example Calculation
Mowing Example
Equipment: 60-inch zero-turn mower
Speed: 7 mph average
Overlap: 10% for even coverage
Plot size: 5 acres
Calculation Result
Effective width: 5 ft × 90% = 4.5 ft
Area per hour: 4.5 ft × 7 mph = 2.9 acres/hour
Time needed: 5 acres ÷ 2.9 acres/hour = 1.7 hours
Typical Work Rates
Unit Conversions
Understanding Agricultural Work Rate Calculations
Formula Explanation
Area per second = Tool width × Speed × (1 - Overlap)
This accounts for the effective working width and overlapping passes needed for complete coverage.
Factors Affecting Efficiency
- •Field shape: Rectangular fields are most efficient
- •Obstacles: Trees, rocks, and buildings reduce efficiency
- •Soil conditions: Wet or hard soil slows operations
- •Turning time: Headlands and turn patterns affect speed
Overlap Considerations
Mowing (10%)
Ensures even cut and prevents missed strips in lawn areas.
Spraying (0%)
GPS guidance allows precise application without overlap.
Tillage (5-10%)
Slight overlap ensures complete soil disturbance.
Agricultural Efficiency Best Practices
Field Planning
Plan efficient field patterns with proper headland widths. Consider GPS guidance systems for precision operations.
Equipment Optimization
Maintain equipment properly, choose appropriate sizes for your fields, and adjust settings for optimal performance.
Timing & Conditions
Work during optimal weather conditions, consider soil moisture levels, and plan operations during appropriate seasons.