Convert deciliter to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert deciliter [dL] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to deciliter.
How to Convert Deciliter to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 dL = 8.10708328513672e-08 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 dL to ac*ft (US):
15 dL = 15 × 8.10708328513672e-08 ac*ft (US) = 1.21606249277051e-06 ac*ft (US)
Deciliter to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.
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.