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

It is the volume of water covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot, equal to about 43,560 cubic feet.

Why convert acre-feet to cubic feet?

Converting to cubic feet provides a commonly used unit that simplifies detailed calculations, resource allocation, and reporting.

Can this tool be used for natural gas volume conversions?

While cubic feet are used in natural gas volume measurements, this converter specifically handles volume conversion from acre-foot (US survey) to cubic feet.

How to Convert from Acre-foot (US survey) to Cubic foot [ft^3]

Learn how to convert volume measurements from acre-foot (US survey) to cubic foot [ft^3] using our easy online tool. Understand key features, use cases, and practical examples for accurate volume conversion.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter enables users to transform volume values from acre-foot (US survey), a unit used primarily in water resource management, into cubic feet [ft^3], a common volume unit in engineering and trade.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in acre-foot (US survey).
Select the target unit as cubic foot [ft^3].
Click the convert button to view the result immediately.

Key Features

Converts volume from acre-foot (US survey) to cubic foot [ft^3].
Accurate handling of large water volume conversions.
Browser-based and straightforward to use without installation.

Examples

2 acre-feet (US survey) converts to 87,120.522722092 cubic feet.
0.5 acre-foot (US survey) converts to 21,780.130680523 cubic feet.

Common Use Cases

Measuring water volume in reservoirs and dams for resource management.
Allocating irrigation water and agricultural water rights reporting.
Planning municipal or regional annual water supply.
Estimating natural gas volumes and billing standards.
Designing HVAC systems and calculating room air volumes.
Estimating construction material quantities and storage volumes.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm whether the acre-foot unit uses the US survey foot standard for precision.
Use the exact conversion value to avoid rounding errors in large-scale calculations.
For extremely large volumes, consider converting cubic feet further into larger units where applicable.

Limitations

The acre-foot (US survey) differs slightly from international foot-based measurements.
Conversion precision depends on applying the specified conversion factor exactly.
Cubic foot units may become cumbersome for very large volume representations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one acre-foot (US survey) represent?: It is the volume of water covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot, equal to about 43,560 cubic feet.
Why convert acre-feet to cubic feet?: Converting to cubic feet provides a commonly used unit that simplifies detailed calculations, resource allocation, and reporting.
Can this tool be used for natural gas volume conversions?: While cubic feet are used in natural gas volume measurements, this converter specifically handles volume conversion from acre-foot (US survey) to cubic feet.

Key Terminology

Acre-foot (US survey): A volume unit representing the water covering one acre at a depth of one US survey foot, equal to roughly 43,560 cubic feet.
Cubic foot [ft^3]: A volume unit defined as the volume of a cube with edges one foot long, commonly used in engineering and trade.
US survey foot: A foot measurement standard used for precise land and water resource measurements in the US, slightly different from the international foot.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does the acre-foot (US survey) measure?

Area of an acre

Volume of water covering one acre to one foot depth

Length of one acre boundary

Which unit is the target of the conversion?

Cubic metre

Cubic foot [ft^3]

Liter

Why might cubic feet be less practical alone?

They do not measure volume

Large volumes can be cumbersome without larger units

They cannot be converted

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