Convert gallon (US) to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US) [gal (US)] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to gallon (US).
How to Convert Gallon (Us) to Acre-Foot
1 gal (US) = 3.06888327111488e-06 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 gal (US) to ac*ft:
15 gal (US) = 15 × 3.06888327111488e-06 ac*ft = 4.60332490667232e-05 ac*ft
Gallon (Us) to Acre-Foot Conversion Table
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Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.
Acre-Foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.