This calculator allows you to convert from Cubic yard to Acre-foot and in a reverse direction. To convert from Cubic yard to Acre-foot, enter the amount of Cubic yard into the first input and to convert from Acre-foot to Cubic yard, enter the amount of Acre-foot into the second input.
1 Cubic yard = 0.0006198347107438 Acre-foot
To convert Cubic yard to Acre-foot: Every 1 Cubic yard equals 0.0006198347107438 Acre-foot. For example, 100 Cubic yard equal 100 * 0.0006198347107438 = 0.06198347107438 Acre-foot and so on..
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Acre foot was mainly used to measure large scales of water. It is a common unit to define volumes of canals and rivers.
United States define an acre foot as the volume of water which can cover an area of one acre to a depth of one foot.
Let's show some examples to make you imagine how much is one acre foot:
One acre foot of water is sufficient for the needs of a suburban family household per year. Under the enforcement of water conservation, the same family can consume only 0.25 acre-foot of water annually.
