What is a megaliter (ML)?

A megaliter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000,000 litres or 1,000 cubic meters, commonly used for large water volumes.

How many acre-feet are in one megaliter?

One megaliter equals approximately 0.8107131938 acre-feet.

Where is the acre-foot unit commonly used?

The acre-foot is primarily used in water resources management and irrigation in North America.

How to Convert from Megaliter [ML] to Acre-foot [ac*ft]?

Learn how to convert volumes measured in megaliters to acre-feet with this easy-to-use online converter. Understand the applications, formulas, and contexts for accurate volume unit conversion.

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Megaliter [ML] to Acre-foot [ac*ft] Conversion Table

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Megaliter [ML] to Acre-foot [ac*ft] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform volume measurements from megaliters (ML), a metric unit, to acre-feet (ac*ft), a customary unit widely used in water resources and irrigation. It helps interpret large water volumes across different measurement systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in megaliters you want to convert.
Select 'megaliter [ML]' as the input unit and 'acre-foot [ac*ft]' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in acre-feet.
Review the result and use it as needed for water volume assessments or reporting.

Key Features

Converts volume units from megaliters to acre-feet using established definitions.
Supports volume measurements applied in hydrology, engineering, and water management.
Browser-based and simple to operate with no installation required.
Includes practical examples for real-world volume conversions.
Helps bridge metric and customary unit systems for water volume communication.

Examples

Converting 5 Megaliters: 5 ML equals approximately 4.053566 Acre-feet.
Converting 10 Megaliters: 10 ML equals approximately 8.1071319 Acre-feet.

Common Use Cases

Estimating capacities of municipal water reservoirs and treatment plants.
Reporting reservoir and lake storage volumes in water resources management.
Allocating irrigation water deliveries for agricultural planning.
Expressing regional or municipal annual water supply and rights volumes.
Converting large water volumes between metric and customary units for communication.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify unit selection before conversion for accurate results.
Use the conversion tool to communicate volumes across different unit systems clearly.
Consider regional preferences when using customary units like acre-feet.
Be aware that the conversion pertains strictly to volume and not water quality or flow dynamics.

Limitations

Conversion can involve rounding errors due to differences between metric and customary units.
Acre-foot units are more commonly used in North America and may not be standard worldwide.
The tool converts volume only, excluding factors like water quality or flow rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a megaliter (ML)?: A megaliter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000,000 litres or 1,000 cubic meters, commonly used for large water volumes.
How many acre-feet are in one megaliter?: One megaliter equals approximately 0.8107131938 acre-feet.
Where is the acre-foot unit commonly used?: The acre-foot is primarily used in water resources management and irrigation in North America.

Key Terminology

Megaliter (ML): A metric volume unit equal to 1,000,000 litres or 1,000 cubic meters, used for large water volumes.
Acre-foot (ac*ft): A customary volume unit representing the amount of water covering one acre to a depth of one foot, equal to 43,560 cubic feet.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does a megaliter represent?

1,000 litres

1,000,000 litres

10,000 cubic feet

Which context commonly uses the acre-foot unit?

European municipal water supply

North American water resource management

Asian irrigation measurements

What is the benefit of converting megaliters to acre-feet?

To measure water quality levels

To facilitate comparison across measurement systems

To calculate water flow speed

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