Convert kiloliter to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert kiloliter [kL] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to kiloliter.
How to Convert Kiloliter to Acre-Foot
1 kL = 0.000810713192178006 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 kL to ac*ft:
15 kL = 15 × 0.000810713192178006 ac*ft = 0.0121606978826701 ac*ft
Kiloliter to Acre-Foot Conversion Table
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Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.
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.