Convert acre-foot (US survey) to hogshead
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to hogshead [hogshead], or Convert hogshead to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Hogshead
1 ac*ft (US) = 5172.27598985479 hogshead
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to hogshead:
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 5172.27598985479 hogshead = 77584.1398478218 hogshead
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Hogshead Conversion Table
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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.
Hogshead
A hogshead is a large unit of volume traditionally used for measuring liquids such as wine, beer, and spirits, equivalent to approximately 63 gallons or 238 liters.
History/Origin
The hogshead originated in medieval England as a measurement for large casks or barrels, with its size varying regionally. It was historically used in trade and storage of alcoholic beverages.
Current Use
Today, the hogshead is primarily used in the wine and spirits industries for barrel aging and measurement, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most official contexts.