Convert dekastere to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert dekastere [das] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to dekastere.
How to Convert Dekastere to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 das = 0.00810708328513672 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 das to ac*ft (US):
15 das = 15 × 0.00810708328513672 ac*ft (US) = 0.121606249277051 ac*ft (US)
Dekastere to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Dekastere
A dekastere (das) is a unit of volume equal to ten liters, primarily used in certain European measurement systems.
History/Origin
The dekastere originated in traditional European measurement systems and was used historically for measuring larger quantities of liquids, especially in trade and agriculture. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the dekastere is rarely used and has been largely replaced by standard metric units such as liters. It may still be encountered in historical contexts or specific regional applications.
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.