Convert gallon (US) to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US) [gal (US)] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to gallon (US).
How to Convert Gallon (Us) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 gal (US) = 3.0688648601426e-06 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 gal (US) to ac*ft (US):
15 gal (US) = 15 × 3.0688648601426e-06 ac*ft (US) = 4.6032972902139e-05 ac*ft (US)
Gallon (Us) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) 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 (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.