Convert cubic mile to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert cubic mile [mi^3] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to cubic mile.
How to Convert Cubic Mile to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 mi^3 = 3379179.72064402 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 mi^3 to ac*ft (US):
15 mi^3 = 15 × 3379179.72064402 ac*ft (US) = 50687695.8096602 ac*ft (US)
Cubic Mile to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Cubic Mile
A cubic mile is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with sides measuring one mile each.
History/Origin
The cubic mile has been used historically in measuring large quantities of volume, particularly in geography and geology, especially in the context of large-scale water or earth volume measurements. Its usage stems from the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Current Use
Today, the cubic mile is primarily used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale volumes such as water reservoirs, oil reserves, and geological formations.
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.