Convert acre-foot (US survey) to tun
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to tun [tun], or Convert tun to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Tun
1 ac*ft (US) = 1293.06898390843 tun
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to tun:
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 1293.06898390843 tun = 19396.0347586265 tun
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Tun 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.
Tun
A tun is a large unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, especially wine and other beverages, equivalent to approximately 252 gallons or 954 liters.
History/Origin
The tun originated in medieval Europe as a standard measure for wine and other liquids. Its size varied regionally, but it generally represented a large cask or vessel used in trade and storage during the Middle Ages.
Current Use
Today, the tun is primarily used in historical contexts, wine-making, and in the wine industry to refer to large barrels or casks. It is also used in some scientific and industrial applications related to volume measurement.