Convert acre-inch to hogshead
Please provide values below to convert acre-inch [ac*in] to hogshead [hogshead], or Convert hogshead to acre-inch.
How to Convert Acre-Inch to Hogshead
1 ac*in = 431.020411945709 hogshead
Example: convert 15 ac*in to hogshead:
15 ac*in = 15 × 431.020411945709 hogshead = 6465.30617918564 hogshead
Acre-Inch to Hogshead 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.
Hogshead
A hogshead is a large unit of volume traditionally used for measuring liquids such as wine, beer, and spirits, equivalent to approximately 63 gallons or 238 liters.
History/Origin
The hogshead originated in medieval England as a measurement for large casks or barrels, with its size varying regionally. It was historically used in trade and storage of alcoholic beverages.
Current Use
Today, the hogshead is primarily used in the wine and spirits industries for barrel aging and measurement, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most official contexts.