Convert gallon (US) to acre-inch
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US) [gal (US)] to acre-inch [ac*in], or Convert acre-inch to gallon (US).
How to Convert Gallon (Us) to Acre-Inch
1 gal (US) = 3.68265993728018e-05 ac*in
Example: convert 15 gal (US) to ac*in:
15 gal (US) = 15 × 3.68265993728018e-05 ac*in = 0.000552398990592027 ac*in
Gallon (Us) to Acre-Inch 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-Inch
An acre-inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of one acre of surface area filled to a depth of one inch.
History/Origin
The acre-inch has historically been used in agriculture and water resource management to measure water volume over large land areas, especially in irrigation contexts, originating from the traditional use of acres and inches as units of land area and depth.
Current Use
Today, the acre-inch is primarily used in the United States for measuring water volumes in irrigation, water rights, and reservoir capacities, especially in agricultural and environmental management.