A decistere is a volume unit equal to one tenth of a stere, or 0.1 cubic meters, primarily used historically to measure timber or firewood.

What does acre-inch measure?

An acre-inch represents the volume covering one acre of area to a one-inch depth, commonly used in irrigation and water storage.

How do I convert decistere to acre-inch?

Multiply the number of decisteres by 0.0009728558 to get the equivalent volume in acre-inch.

How to Convert from Decistere to Acre-inch [ac*in]

Learn to convert volume measurements from decistere, a timber-related unit, to acre-inch, commonly used in irrigation and water management, with clear examples and practical guidance.

Decistere

Acre-inch [ac*in]

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Decistere to Acre-inch [ac*in] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change volume units from decistere, a historical timber volume measure, to acre-inch, a volume unit often applied in agricultural water planning and reservoir storage.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in decisteres you want to convert
Select decistere as the source unit and acre-inch as the target unit
Submit the conversion to see the result displayed instantly
Review the converted volume, useful for irrigation or water management contexts

Key Features

Converts volume from decistere to acre-inch effortlessly
Includes clear examples illustrating common conversions
Useful for bridging historical timber units with modern water volume measurements
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

Convert 10 decisteres to acre-inch: 10 × 0.0009728558 = 0.009728558 acre-inch
Convert 100 decisteres to acre-inch: 100 × 0.0009728558 = 0.09728558 acre-inch

Common Use Cases

Measuring small volumes of firewood or timber in forestry regions
Planning irrigation by estimating water volumes over agricultural land
Calculating reservoir or pond storage capacities for farming needs
Communicating water allotments and transfers in agricultural water management

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check unit conventions when converting between historical and modern units
Be aware of precision when handling very small decimal values in acre-inch
Use the tool to bridge timber volume measurements with water management planning
Consult relevant agricultural or forestry guidelines for context-specific applications

Limitations

Decistere is an outdated unit rarely used today, limiting user familiarity
Acre-inch volumes result in very small decimal outputs from decistere inputs
Rounding and differing conventions may influence conversion accuracy in practice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a decistere?: A decistere is a volume unit equal to one tenth of a stere, or 0.1 cubic meters, primarily used historically to measure timber or firewood.
What does acre-inch measure?: An acre-inch represents the volume covering one acre of area to a one-inch depth, commonly used in irrigation and water storage.
How do I convert decistere to acre-inch?: Multiply the number of decisteres by 0.0009728558 to get the equivalent volume in acre-inch.

Key Terminology

Decistere: A volume unit equal to one tenth of a stere (0.1 cubic meter), historically used in timber and firewood measurement.
Stere: A unit of volume equivalent to one cubic meter, historically used to measure stacked firewood.
Acre-inch: A volume equal to one acre of area covered to a depth of one inch, approximately 102.79 cubic meters.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the volume equivalent of one decistere?

One cubic foot

0.1 cubic meters

One acre-inch

Which unit covers volume over an area of one acre to a depth of one inch?

Decistere

Acre-inch

Stere

For what purpose would you convert decistere to acre-inch?

To estimate timber board feet

To assist irrigation planning and water management

To measure liquid volumes in liters

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