Convert acre-foot (US survey) to bath (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to bath (Biblical) [bath], or Convert bath (Biblical) to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Bath (Biblical)
1 ac*ft (US) = 56067.6927272727 bath
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to bath:
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 56067.6927272727 bath = 841015.390909091 bath
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Bath (Biblical) Conversion Table
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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.
Bath (Biblical)
The bath is an ancient biblical unit of volume used primarily for measuring liquids, especially in the context of biblical times and texts.
History/Origin
The bath originates from ancient Israelite measurements and was used in biblical times. Its exact volume varied over time and regions, but it was generally considered to be a large unit for liquid measurement, often associated with the capacity of a large vessel or container.
Current Use
Today, the bath is primarily of historical and biblical significance, with limited modern application. It is sometimes referenced in biblical studies and historical research related to ancient measurements.