Convert gigaliter to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert gigaliter [GL] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to gigaliter.
How to Convert Gigaliter to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 GL = 810.708328513672 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 GL to ac*ft (US):
15 GL = 15 × 810.708328513672 ac*ft (US) = 12160.6249277051 ac*ft (US)
Gigaliter to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Gigaliter
A gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion liters (10^9 liters).
History/Origin
The gigaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large-scale volume measurements, especially in environmental and industrial contexts, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Gigaliters are used to measure large quantities of liquids, such as water resources, in environmental studies, water management, and large-scale industrial processes.
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.