Convert hogshead to acre-inch

Please provide values below to convert hogshead [hogshead] to acre-inch [ac*in], or Convert acre-inch to hogshead.




How to Convert Hogshead to Acre-Inch

1 hogshead = 0.0023200757372158 ac*in

Example: convert 15 hogshead to ac*in:
15 hogshead = 15 Γ— 0.0023200757372158 ac*in = 0.034801136058237 ac*in


Hogshead to Acre-Inch 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-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.



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