Convert acre-foot (US survey) to cubic yard
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to cubic yard [yd^3], or Convert cubic yard to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Cubic Yard
1 ac*ft (US) = 1613.34301534188 yd^3
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to yd^3:
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 1613.34301534188 yd^3 = 24200.1452301281 yd^3
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Cubic Yard Conversion Table
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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.
Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.