What Is This Tool?
This online unit converter allows you to transform volume values from acre-foot (US survey) — a unit frequently used to measure water in agricultural and municipal settings — into barrel (US) [bbl (US)], a volume unit primarily utilized in the petroleum sector. It facilitates comparison and management of volumes across different applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in acre-foot (US survey) that you want to convert.
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Select acre-foot (US survey) as the input unit and barrel (US) [bbl (US)] as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the corresponding volume in barrels (US).
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Use the result to assist in water volume planning or petroleum-related calculations.
Key Features
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Converts acre-foot (US survey) to barrel (US) [bbl (US)] using precise conversion rates.
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Supports large volume conversions for water resource and petroleum industry applications.
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Easy to use with a clear, browser-based interface.
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Provides quick results for planning, reporting, and inventory management.
Examples
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2 acre-feet (US survey) is equal to 20,689.10372621 barrel (US).
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Converting 0.5 acre-foot (US survey) results in 5,172.27593155 barrel (US).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring water stored in reservoirs and dams for resource management.
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Allocating and reporting irrigation and agricultural water deliveries.
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Planning municipal or regional water supply volumes annually.
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Reporting crude oil production and trade volumes in barrels.
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Managing inventory and shipments of refined petroleum products.
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Determining storage and transport capacity for tanks and tanker shipments.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm the context of volume use—whether for water or petroleum—to ensure correct interpretation.
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Apply this converter for consistent volume comparisons across water and petroleum industries.
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Be mindful of potential rounding differences when converting very large volumes.
Limitations
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Acre-foot (US survey) and barrel (US) represent volumes in different sectors, so interpretations should consider fluid type and typical use cases.
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Large conversion factors can introduce rounding discrepancies, particularly for very large values.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an acre-foot (US survey)?
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An acre-foot (US survey) is a volume unit representing the amount of water covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot, equal to 43,560 cubic US survey feet.
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What is a barrel (US) [bbl (US)]?
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A barrel (US) is a unit of volume commonly used in the petroleum industry corresponding to 42 US gallons or about 159 liters.
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Why convert acre-foot to barrel (US)?
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Converting acre-foot to barrel (US) allows for volume comparisons and inventory tracking across water resource management and petroleum sectors.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot (US survey)
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A volume unit representing water covering one acre area to a depth of one US survey foot, equal to 43,560 cubic US survey feet.
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Barrel (US) [bbl (US)]
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A volume measure used mainly in the petroleum industry equal to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
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Conversion Rate
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The numerical factor used to convert one unit of measurement to another; here, 1 acre-foot equals 10,344.551863105 barrels (US).