Convert hogshead to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert hogshead [hogshead] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to hogshead.
How to Convert Hogshead to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 hogshead = 0.000193338484249769 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 hogshead to ac*ft (US):
15 hogshead = 15 × 0.000193338484249769 ac*ft (US) = 0.00290007726374654 ac*ft (US)
Hogshead to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Hogshead
A hogshead is a large unit of volume traditionally used for measuring liquids such as wine, beer, and spirits, equivalent to approximately 63 gallons or 238 liters.
History/Origin
The hogshead originated in medieval England as a measurement for large casks or barrels, with its size varying regionally. It was historically used in trade and storage of alcoholic beverages.
Current Use
Today, the hogshead is primarily used in the wine and spirits industries for barrel aging and measurement, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most official contexts.
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.