Convert acre-inch to gallon (US)
Please provide values below to convert acre-inch [ac*in] to gallon (US) [gal (US)], or Convert gallon (US) to acre-inch.
How to Convert Acre-Inch to Gallon (Us)
1 ac*in = 27154.2856802181 gal (US)
Example: convert 15 ac*in to gal (US):
15 ac*in = 15 × 27154.2856802181 gal (US) = 407314.285203271 gal (US)
Acre-Inch to Gallon (Us) Conversion Table
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Acre-Inch
An acre-inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of one acre of surface area filled to a depth of one inch.
History/Origin
The acre-inch has historically been used in agriculture and water resource management to measure water volume over large land areas, especially in irrigation contexts, originating from the traditional use of acres and inches as units of land area and depth.
Current Use
Today, the acre-inch is primarily used in the United States for measuring water volumes in irrigation, water rights, and reservoir capacities, especially in agricultural and environmental management.
Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.