Convert gill (UK) to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 gi (UK) = 1.15173532442002e-07 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to ac*ft (US):
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 1.15173532442002e-07 ac*ft (US) = 1.72760298663003e-06 ac*ft (US)
Gill (Uk) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.
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.