What Is This Tool?
This volume unit converter allows users to convert values from cubic meters, the SI derived unit for volume, to acre-foot (US survey), a measure used primarily in water resource management, irrigation planning, and municipal water supply. It simplifies calculating large water volumes across various fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cubic meters you want to convert
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Select cubic meter [m³] as the input unit and acre-foot (US survey) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent value in acre-foot (US survey)
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Use the output data for water resource, irrigation, or municipal supply planning
Key Features
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Converts volume values from cubic meters (m³) to acre-foot (US survey)
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Supports measurements relevant to water reservoirs, irrigation, and civil engineering
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Browser-based tool for quick and convenient unit conversion
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Includes common examples to assist understanding and practical use
Examples
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100 cubic meters [m³] = 0.08107083 acre-foot (US survey)
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500 cubic meters [m³] = 0.40535415 acre-foot (US survey)
Common Use Cases
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Determining water volume in reservoirs and dams for resource management
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Allocating irrigation water deliveries and managing agricultural water rights
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Planning annual municipal or regional water supply and consumption volumes
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter for managing and reporting large-scale water volumes
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Rely on cubic meters for smaller volume measurements to maintain precision
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Be aware of the difference between US survey foot and international foot when interpreting results
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Confirm unit system context especially in international projects to avoid confusion
Limitations
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The acre-foot (US survey) is based on the US survey foot which slightly differs from the international foot
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Acre-foot is a large volume unit and is less suitable for small volume measurements
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Differences in acre definitions internationally do not affect this unit but may cause confusion
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cubic meter used for?
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A cubic meter is the SI derived unit of volume representing a cube with edges one meter long, commonly used in science, engineering, and specifying storage capacities or air volumes.
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Why is the acre-foot (US survey) important?
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The acre-foot (US survey) is used to measure water volumes covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot, important in water resource management, irrigation planning, and municipal water supply.
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Are there differences between US survey foot and international foot?
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Yes, the US survey foot differs slightly from the international foot, so conversions involving acre-foot (US survey) should consider this distinction.
Key Terminology
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Cubic meter [m³]
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The SI unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with edges of one meter; commonly used in engineering and science.
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Acre-foot (US survey)
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A unit measuring volume equal to the water volume covering one acre of area to a depth of one US survey foot, used mainly in water management.
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US survey foot
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A unit of length used in the United States that slightly differs from the international foot, affecting large volume measurements like acre-feet.