Convert acre-foot (US survey) to dram
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to dram [dr], or Convert dram to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Dram
1 ac*ft (US) = 333673882.940175 dr
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to dr:
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 333673882.940175 dr = 5005108244.10263 dr
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Dram 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.
Dram
A dram is a unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, equivalent to 1/8 of an fluid ounce or approximately 3.7 milliliters.
History/Origin
The dram originated in the apothecary system in medieval Europe and was historically used for measuring medicines and small quantities of liquids. Its use has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the dram is primarily used in the context of measuring spirits and liquors, especially in the United States, where it is often used to denote a small serving or shot of alcohol.