Convert Earth's volume to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert Earth's volume [Earth] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to Earth's volume.
How to Convert Earth's Volume to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 Earth = 8.77997119780307e+17 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 Earth to ac*ft (US):
15 Earth = 15 × 8.77997119780307e+17 ac*ft (US) = 1.31699567967046e+19 ac*ft (US)
Earth's Volume to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Earth's Volume
Earth's volume is a unit of measurement representing the volume of the planet Earth, approximately 1.08321 × 10^12 cubic kilometers.
History/Origin
The concept of measuring Earth's volume has been developed through geophysical and astronomical studies, with early estimates refined through satellite data and seismic measurements in the 20th century.
Current Use
Earth's volume is primarily used as a reference in scientific contexts, such as planetary science and geophysics, and is not commonly used as a practical measurement unit in everyday applications.
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.