Convert acre-foot (US survey) to stere
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to stere [st], or Convert stere to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Stere
1 ac*ft (US) = 1233.48924 st
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to st:
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 1233.48924 st = 18502.3386 st
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Stere 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.
Stere
The stere (st) is a unit of volume used to measure large quantities of natural gas or other gases, equivalent to one thousand cubic meters (1,000 m³).
History/Origin
The stere originated in France in the 19th century as a practical unit for measuring natural gas volumes, particularly in the gas industry, and has been adopted in various countries for industrial and commercial purposes.
Current Use
Today, the stere is primarily used in the natural gas industry to quantify large volumes of gas, especially in regions where the metric system is standard, facilitating trade and regulation.