Convert dram to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert dram [dr] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to dram.
How to Convert Dram to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 dr = 2.99693818164154e-09 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 dr to ac*ft (US):
15 dr = 15 × 2.99693818164154e-09 ac*ft (US) = 4.4954072724623e-08 ac*ft (US)
Dram to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Dram
A dram is a unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, equivalent to 1/8 of an fluid ounce or approximately 3.7 milliliters.
History/Origin
The dram originated in the apothecary system in medieval Europe and was historically used for measuring medicines and small quantities of liquids. Its use has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the dram is primarily used in the context of measuring spirits and liquors, especially in the United States, where it is often used to denote a small serving or shot of alcohol.
Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, equivalent to the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated from the traditional use of acres and feet as units of land and water measurement in the United States, primarily for irrigation and water resource management, becoming standardized in the early 20th century.
Current Use
The acre-foot is primarily used in water resource management, including measuring reservoir capacities, water rights, and irrigation supplies within the United States.