Convert dessertspoon (UK) to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert dessertspoon (UK) [dsp (UK)] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to dessertspoon (UK).
How to Convert Dessertspoon (Uk) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 dsp (UK) = 9.59779430260778e-09 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 dsp (UK) to ac*ft (US):
15 dsp (UK) = 15 × 9.59779430260778e-09 ac*ft (US) = 1.43966914539117e-07 ac*ft (US)
Dessertspoon (Uk) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Dessertspoon (Uk)
A dessertspoon (UK) is a unit of volume traditionally used for measuring ingredients, approximately equal to 10 milliliters.
History/Origin
The dessertspoon originated as a standard measure in the UK for culinary purposes, historically varying between 10 to 15 milliliters, but now generally standardized to about 10 ml for consistency.
Current Use
Today, the dessertspoon (UK) is primarily used in cooking and recipe measurements, especially in the UK, and is part of volume conversions in culinary contexts.
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.