1. What is Acre-Feet to Gallon Conversion?

The acre-foot to gallon conversion is used to convert large volumes of water (typically used in agriculture and reservoir measurements) to gallons, which is a more familiar unit for many applications.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the conversion formula:

Where:

• 1 acre-foot = 325,851 gallons (US)
• 1 acre-foot = volume covering 1 acre to depth of 1 foot

3. Importance of Volume Conversion

Details: This conversion is essential for water resource management, irrigation planning, and understanding large-scale water measurements in more familiar terms.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the acre-feet value (must be positive number). The calculator will automatically compute the equivalent volume in gallons.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How many gallons are in an acre-foot?
A: There are exactly 325,851 gallons in one acre-foot.

Q2: What is an acre-foot used for?
A: Acre-feet are commonly used to measure large volumes of water in agriculture, reservoirs, and water management.

Q3: Is this conversion the same for US and UK gallons?
A: No, this uses US gallons (1 US gallon = 3.785 liters). UK gallons are larger (1 UK gallon = 4.546 liters).

Q4: How big is an acre-foot visually?
A: Imagine a football field (about 1.3 acres) covered with 10 inches of water - that's roughly one acre-foot.

Q5: What's the history behind the acre-foot measurement?
A: It originated in agricultural irrigation to estimate water needed to cover fields to specific depths.