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Agriculture & Forestry

Citrus Orchard Frost Protection Sprinkler Water Gallons Sizer

Calculate citrus orchard frost protection sprinkler water gallons using the stated engineering or scientific relationship and adjustable field inputs.

Agriculture & Forestry

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What this calculator does

Calculates Citrus Orchard Frost Protection Sprinkler Water Gallons Sizer using the formula verified against the cited source.

What your result means

An estimate from the inputs you enter, within the scope stated below — not advice.

Formula

Water = application rate × area × 27,154 × hours

The step-by-step working for your own numbers appears with the result above and in the PDF report.

Frequently asked questions

Symbols and assumptions

Inputs
The values entered in the fields above
  • • Applied water USgal=application depth inches/hour×area acres×hours×approximately 27,154USgal per acre-inch. If source already gives USgph/tree, use that×trees×hours instead.

Sources and review

Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Next review 2027-04-18

  • • The arithmetic totals a specified rate; it does not select a frost-safe rate or guarantee protection. UF/IFAS identifies wet-bulb temperature, wind, tree configuration and continuous supply as material. State rate/area units and avoid double-counting area when using per-tree discharge.

Important limitation

This is an educational estimate based only on the values and formula shown. Verify current rates, rules, units, and professional standards before relying on the result. It is not personalized financial or investment advice.

Quick reference

Citrus Orchard Frost Protection Sprinkler Water Gallons Sizer: results for common inputs, worked out with the formula on this page.
ScenarioApplication rate (in/hour)Protected area (acres)Hours of operation (hours)Water required
Worked example0.11082,17,232 gallons
Half the amounts0.055427,154 gallons
Double the amounts0.2201617,37,856 gallons

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Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Next review 2027-04-18

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