Convert acre-inch to cup (metric)
Please provide values below to convert acre-inch [ac*in] to cup (metric) [cup (metric)], or Convert cup (metric) to acre-inch.
How to Convert Acre-Inch to Cup (Metric)
1 ac*in = 411160.612 cup (metric)
Example: convert 15 ac*in to cup (metric):
15 ac*in = 15 × 411160.612 cup (metric) = 6167409.18 cup (metric)
Acre-Inch to Cup (Metric) Conversion Table
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Acre-Inch
An acre-inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of one acre of surface area filled to a depth of one inch.
History/Origin
The acre-inch has historically been used in agriculture and water resource management to measure water volume over large land areas, especially in irrigation contexts, originating from the traditional use of acres and inches as units of land area and depth.
Current Use
Today, the acre-inch is primarily used in the United States for measuring water volumes in irrigation, water rights, and reservoir capacities, especially in agricultural and environmental management.
Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.