Convert gill (US) to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 gi = 9.59020266767791e-08 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 gi to ac*ft (US):
15 gi = 15 × 9.59020266767791e-08 ac*ft (US) = 1.43853040015169e-06 ac*ft (US)
Gill (Us) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
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.