Convert gallon (UK) to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 gal (UK) = 3.68555302517272e-06 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to ac*ft (US):
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 3.68555302517272e-06 ac*ft (US) = 5.52832953775908e-05 ac*ft (US)
Gallon (Uk) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific 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.