Convert acre-foot (US survey) to drop
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to drop [drop], or Convert drop to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Drop
1 ac*ft (US) = 24669784800 drop
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to drop:
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 24669784800 drop = 370046772000 drop
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Drop Conversion Table
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Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, equivalent to the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated from the traditional use of acres and feet as units of land and water measurement in the United States, primarily for irrigation and water resource management, becoming standardized in the early 20th century.
Current Use
The acre-foot is primarily used in water resource management, including measuring reservoir capacities, water rights, and irrigation supplies within the United States.
Drop
A drop is a small unit of liquid volume typically used to measure small quantities of liquids, such as medicines or ingredients in cooking.
History/Origin
The concept of a drop as a unit has been used informally for centuries, often based on the amount of liquid dispensed from a dropper or similar device. Its exact volume has varied historically and culturally, but it is generally standardized in modern measurements.
Current Use
The drop is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cooking to measure small amounts of liquids, with a standard volume approximately equal to 0.05 milliliters.