Convert acre-inch to ccf
Please provide values below to convert acre-inch [ac*in] to ccf [ccf], or Convert ccf to acre-inch.
How to Convert Acre-Inch to Ccf
1 ac*in = 36.2999999442028 ccf
Example: convert 15 ac*in to ccf:
15 ac*in = 15 × 36.2999999442028 ccf = 544.499999163042 ccf
Acre-Inch to Ccf Conversion Table
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Acre-Inch
An acre-inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of one acre of surface area filled to a depth of one inch.
History/Origin
The acre-inch has historically been used in agriculture and water resource management to measure water volume over large land areas, especially in irrigation contexts, originating from the traditional use of acres and inches as units of land area and depth.
Current Use
Today, the acre-inch is primarily used in the United States for measuring water volumes in irrigation, water rights, and reservoir capacities, especially in agricultural and environmental management.
Ccf
A ccf (hundred cubic feet) is a unit of volume commonly used in the measurement of natural gas and water, equivalent to 100 cubic feet.
History/Origin
The ccf originated in the early 20th century as a practical unit for measuring natural gas and water consumption, especially in the United States, to simplify billing and volume calculations.
Current Use
Today, the ccf is primarily used in the utility industry for billing natural gas and water services, and it remains a standard unit in the United States for these measurements.