Convert acre-foot to gallon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot [ac*ft] to gallon (UK) [gal (UK)], or Convert gallon (UK) to acre-foot.
How to Convert Acre-Foot to Gallon (Uk)
1 ac*ft = 271328.073135376 gal (UK)
Example: convert 15 ac*ft to gal (UK):
15 ac*ft = 15 × 271328.073135376 gal (UK) = 4069921.09703063 gal (UK)
Acre-Foot to Gallon (Uk) Conversion Table
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Acre-Foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.
Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.