Convert centiliter to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert centiliter [cL] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to centiliter.
How to Convert Centiliter to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 cL = 8.10708328513672e-09 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 cL to ac*ft (US):
15 cL = 15 × 8.10708328513672e-09 ac*ft (US) = 1.21606249277051e-07 ac*ft (US)
Centiliter to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Centiliter
A centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The centiliter was introduced as part of the metric system to provide convenient subdivisions of the liter, which was established in the late 18th century during the development of the metric system in France.
Current Use
The centiliter is used primarily in countries that utilize the metric system for measuring liquids, such as in beverage labeling, cooking, and scientific contexts, especially in Europe.
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.