Convert acre-foot (US survey) to cup (metric)
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to cup (metric) [cup (metric)], or Convert cup (metric) to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Cup (Metric)
1 ac*ft (US) = 4933956.96 cup (metric)
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to cup (metric):
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 4933956.96 cup (metric) = 74009354.4 cup (metric)
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Cup (Metric) 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.
Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.