Convert acre-foot (US survey) to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Cubic Meter
1 ac*ft (US) = 1233.48924 m^3
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to m^3:
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 1233.48924 m^3 = 18502.3386 m^3
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Cubic Meter 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 Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.