What is an acre-foot (US survey)?

An acre-foot (US survey) is the volume of water covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot, equal to 43,560 cubic US survey feet.

Why convert acre-foot to acre-inch?

Converting to acre-inch provides a more precise measurement of smaller water volumes useful in irrigation and reservoir management.

Are there any limitations using this conversion?

Yes, it assumes uniform depth and area and may have rounding differences due to unit definitions, affecting precision in some contexts.

How to Convert from Acre-foot (US survey) to Acre-inch [ac*in]

Learn how to convert volume measurements from acre-foot (US survey) to acre-inch (ac*in) with this easy-to-use online converter tool. Ideal for irrigation planning, reservoir management, and water resource allocation.

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Acre-foot (US survey) to Acre-inch [ac*in] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter translates volume values from acre-foot (US survey) to acre-inch [ac*in], units commonly used in agriculture, water resource management, and irrigation planning. It helps users express large water volumes in smaller, precise increments for practical applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume in acre-foot (US survey).
Select the from-unit as acre-foot (US survey).
Choose the to-unit as acre-inch [ac*in].
Click convert to see the equivalent volume in acre-inch.
Use the result to assist in irrigation or water resource planning.

Key Features

Converts volume from acre-foot (US survey) to acre-inch [ac*in].
Supports usage in water management, irrigation, and reservoir planning.
Provides accurate volume translation based on standard definitions.
Ideal for communicating water allocations and storage capacities.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

2 acre-foot (US survey) equals 24.0001440006 acre-inch [ac*in].
0.5 acre-foot (US survey) equals 6.00003600015 acre-inch [ac*in].

Common Use Cases

Estimating water volume requirements for irrigation across agricultural fields.
Measuring water stored in small to medium reservoirs or ponds.
Managing and reporting water deliveries and agricultural water rights.
Planning municipal or regional annual water supply volumes.
Communicating water allocations in agricultural water management.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the area coverage and depth are uniformly considered when converting.
Use the tool to assist in precise water volume estimations for irrigation.
Apply conversion results in water resource planning and reporting.
Be aware of terrain and absorption factors that may impact actual water volumes.

Limitations

Assumes uniform depth and area coverage which may not reflect real-world variations.
Small rounding differences due to differences between US survey foot and international foot units.
Not suitable for cases where precision engineering or legal exactness is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an acre-foot (US survey)?: An acre-foot (US survey) is the volume of water covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot, equal to 43,560 cubic US survey feet.
Why convert acre-foot to acre-inch?: Converting to acre-inch provides a more precise measurement of smaller water volumes useful in irrigation and reservoir management.
Are there any limitations using this conversion?: Yes, it assumes uniform depth and area and may have rounding differences due to unit definitions, affecting precision in some contexts.

Key Terminology

Acre-foot (US survey): A volume unit equal to the volume of water covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot, equivalent to 43,560 cubic US survey feet.
Acre-inch [ac*in]: A volume unit representing liquid covering one acre of area to a depth of one inch, equal to 3,630 cubic feet.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one acre-foot (US survey) represent?

Volume covering one acre to a depth of one foot

Volume covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot

Volume covering one square foot to a depth of one acre

How many acre-inches equal one acre-foot (US survey)?

10.5

12.0000720003

Which use case fits acre-inch volume measurements?

Communicating small to medium reservoir storage

Measuring large-scale ocean volumes

Calculating air pressure

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