Convert acre-inch to tun
Please provide values below to convert acre-inch [ac*in] to tun [tun], or Convert tun to acre-inch.
How to Convert Acre-Inch to Tun
1 ac*in = 107.755101856829 tun
Example: convert 15 ac*in to tun:
15 ac*in = 15 × 107.755101856829 tun = 1616.32652785243 tun
Acre-Inch to Tun 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.
Tun
A tun is a large unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, especially wine and other beverages, equivalent to approximately 252 gallons or 954 liters.
History/Origin
The tun originated in medieval Europe as a standard measure for wine and other liquids. Its size varied regionally, but it generally represented a large cask or vessel used in trade and storage during the Middle Ages.
Current Use
Today, the tun is primarily used in historical contexts, wine-making, and in the wine industry to refer to large barrels or casks. It is also used in some scientific and industrial applications related to volume measurement.