Acre-Feet to Gallons Converter

Convert acre-feet to gallons quickly and accurately with our authoritative calculator. Essential for water resource management, agriculture, irrigation planning, and environmental science.

Result

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The Formula Explained

\( \text{gallons} = \text{acre-feet} \times 325{,}851 \)

Where acre-feet is the volume in acre-feet and gallons is the volume in US gallons. One acre-foot equals 325,851 gallons.

Data Source and Methodology

All calculations are based on the standard conversion factor: 1 acre-foot = 325,851 US gallons. This is the universally accepted conversion in water resource management and agriculture. An acre-foot is the volume of water needed to cover one acre to a depth of one foot.

How It Works: A Step-by-Step Example

For example, to convert 2 acre-feet to gallons:

  1. Start with the formula: \( \text{gallons} = \text{acre-feet} \times 325{,}851 \)
  2. Substitute 2 for acre-feet: \( \text{gallons} = 2 \times 325{,}851 \)
  3. Calculate: \( \text{gallons} = 651{,}702 \)

Result: 2 acre-feet = 651,702 gallons

Glossary of Terms

  • Acre-Foot: A unit of volume commonly used in the United States for measuring large-scale water resources, equal to the volume of water needed to cover one acre to a depth of one foot (43,560 cubic feet).
  • Gallon (US): A unit of liquid volume equal to 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 231 cubic inches. This calculator uses US gallons (not imperial gallons).
  • Water Resource Management: The activity of planning, developing, distributing and managing the optimum use of water resources.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is an acre-foot?

An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large-scale water resources, such as reservoirs, rivers, and irrigation systems. It represents the amount of water needed to cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot.

How many gallons are in one acre-foot?

There are 325,851 US gallons in one acre-foot. This is the standard conversion factor used in water resource management.

Why is this conversion important?

This conversion is crucial for water resource management, agriculture, irrigation planning, and environmental science to quantify and manage large volumes of water. It helps translate reservoir capacities, irrigation requirements, and water allocations into more familiar units.

Is the result accurate?

Yes, this calculator uses the standard conversion value of 325,851 gallons per acre-foot and displays results to two decimal places for precision.

Can I convert gallons back to acre-feet?

Yes, to convert gallons to acre-feet, divide the number of gallons by 325,851. For example: 651,702 gallons รท 325,851 = 2 acre-feet.

Tool developed by Ugo Candido. Content reviewed by water resource management experts. Last reviewed for accuracy on: October 30, 2023.