Convert megaliter to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert megaliter [ML] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to megaliter.
How to Convert Megaliter to Acre-Foot
1 ML = 0.810713192178006 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 ML to ac*ft:
15 ML = 15 × 0.810713192178006 ac*ft = 12.1606978826701 ac*ft
Megaliter to Acre-Foot Conversion Table
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Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.
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.