Convert acre-foot (US survey) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Gigaliter
1 ac*ft (US) = 0.00123348924 GL
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to GL:
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 0.00123348924 GL = 0.0185023386 GL
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Gigaliter 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.
Gigaliter
A gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion liters (10^9 liters).
History/Origin
The gigaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large-scale volume measurements, especially in environmental and industrial contexts, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Gigaliters are used to measure large quantities of liquids, such as water resources, in environmental studies, water management, and large-scale industrial processes.