Convert cup (metric) to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Acre-Foot
1 cup (metric) = 2.02678298044501e-07 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to ac*ft:
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 2.02678298044501e-07 ac*ft = 3.04017447066752e-06 ac*ft
Cup (Metric) to Acre-Foot Conversion Table
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Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.
Acre-Foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.