What is an acre-foot (US survey)?

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

How many kiloliters are in one acre-foot (US survey)?

One acre-foot (US survey) equals approximately 1233.49 kiloliters.

Why convert acre-foot to kiloliter?

Converting to kiloliter helps express large water volumes in metric units which are widely accepted for engineering, inventory, and reporting purposes.

Can this converter be used for industrial liquids?

Yes, the kiloliter unit is suitable for measuring industrial volumes such as fuels, chemicals, and process liquids.

How to Convert from Acre-foot (US survey) to Kiloliter [kL]?

Learn how to convert volume measurements from acre-foot (US survey) to kiloliter [kL], a useful tool for water resource management, agriculture, and municipal planning.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to change volume values from acre-foot (US survey) to kiloliter [kL]. It is designed to help users express large water volumes, traditionally measured in acre-feet, into metric units that are widely recognized in engineering and everyday usage.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in acre-foot (US survey)
Select acre-foot (US survey) as the input unit
Choose kiloliter [kL] as the output unit
Initiate the conversion to see the result in kiloliters
Use the converted value for engineering, planning, or reporting

Key Features

Converts volume from acre-foot (US survey) to kiloliter [kL]
Uses a precise conversion rate specific to US survey foot definitions
Supports water volume calculations for agriculture, municipal, and industrial purposes
Expresses results in internationally accepted metric units
Easy-to-use browser-based interface

Examples

2 acre-feet (US survey) equals approximately 2466.98 kiloliters
0.5 acre-feet (US survey) is equal to about 616.74 kiloliters

Common Use Cases

Measuring water stored in reservoirs and dams
Reporting irrigation water deliveries and agricultural water rights
Planning regional or municipal annual water supply and consumption
Specifying capacities of water storage tanks and small reservoirs
Calculating swimming pool volumes and irrigation storage needs
Measuring volumes of fuels, chemicals, or process liquids in industrial inventories

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the unit standard as US survey foot for accuracy
Use this converter for large volumes to simplify metric reporting
Cross-check results when applying converted values to engineering projects
Be mindful of unit conversions outside North America where different standards may apply

Limitations

Conversion assumes the US survey foot definition which may differ from other units
Large volume conversions require careful handling to prevent rounding errors
The acre-foot is primarily used in specific regions, limiting its global applicability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an acre-foot (US survey)?: An acre-foot (US survey) represents the volume of water covering one acre of land to a depth of one US survey foot, equivalent to 43,560 cubic feet.
How many kiloliters are in one acre-foot (US survey)?: One acre-foot (US survey) equals approximately 1233.49 kiloliters.
Why convert acre-foot to kiloliter?: Converting to kiloliter helps express large water volumes in metric units which are widely accepted for engineering, inventory, and reporting purposes.
Can this converter be used for industrial liquids?: Yes, the kiloliter unit is suitable for measuring industrial volumes such as fuels, chemicals, and process liquids.

Key Terminology

Acre-foot (US survey): A volume measure equal to the water covering one acre at a depth of one US survey foot, about 43,560 cubic feet.
Kiloliter [kL]: A metric volume unit equal to 1,000 liters or exactly one cubic meter, useful for expressing large liquid volumes.
US survey foot: A specific definition of the foot unit used in surveying within the United States, affecting volume calculations.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one acre-foot (US survey) primarily measure?

Area of an agricultural field

Volume of water covering one acre to one foot depth

Weight of water in one acre

How many liters are in one kiloliter?

100 liters

1000 liters

10,000 liters

What should users consider when converting large volumes using acre-foot (US survey)?

Possible rounding and unit handling errors

Change in water color

Temperature of water

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