Convert gallon (UK) to acre-inch
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to acre-inch [ac*in], or Convert acre-inch to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Acre-Inch
1 gal (UK) = 4.42269017733634e-05 ac*in
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to ac*in:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 4.42269017733634e-05 ac*in = 0.000663403526600452 ac*in
Gallon (Uk) to Acre-Inch Conversion Table
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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.
Acre-Inch
An acre-inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of one acre of surface area filled to a depth of one inch.
History/Origin
The acre-inch has historically been used in agriculture and water resource management to measure water volume over large land areas, especially in irrigation contexts, originating from the traditional use of acres and inches as units of land area and depth.
Current Use
Today, the acre-inch is primarily used in the United States for measuring water volumes in irrigation, water rights, and reservoir capacities, especially in agricultural and environmental management.