Convert centiliter to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert centiliter [cL] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to centiliter.
How to Convert Centiliter to Acre-Foot
1 cL = 8.10713192178006e-09 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 cL to ac*ft:
15 cL = 15 × 8.10713192178006e-09 ac*ft = 1.21606978826701e-07 ac*ft
Centiliter to Acre-Foot Conversion Table
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Centiliter
A centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The centiliter was introduced as part of the metric system to provide convenient subdivisions of the liter, which was established in the late 18th century during the development of the metric system in France.
Current Use
The centiliter is used primarily in countries that utilize the metric system for measuring liquids, such as in beverage labeling, cooking, and scientific contexts, especially in Europe.
Acre-Foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.