Convert kiloliter to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert kiloliter [kL] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to kiloliter.
How to Convert Kiloliter to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 kL = 0.000810708328513672 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 kL to ac*ft (US):
15 kL = 15 × 0.000810708328513672 ac*ft (US) = 0.0121606249277051 ac*ft (US)
Kiloliter to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.
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.