Convert cubic kilometer to ccf
Please provide values below to convert cubic kilometer [km^3] to ccf [ccf], or Convert ccf to cubic kilometer.
How to Convert Cubic Kilometer to Ccf
1 km^3 = 353146667.115116 ccf
Example: convert 15 km^3 to ccf:
15 km^3 = 15 × 353146667.115116 ccf = 5297200006.72674 ccf
Cubic Kilometer to Ccf Conversion Table
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Cubic Kilometer
A cubic kilometer (km^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with edges of one kilometer in length.
History/Origin
The cubic kilometer has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure large volumes, especially in geology, hydrology, and environmental sciences, as a convenient unit for expressing vast quantities of water, earth, or other materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic kilometer is primarily used in fields such as hydrology to quantify large-scale water volumes, like reservoirs and aquifers, and in geology and environmental science to measure large volumes of earth or other substances.
Ccf
A ccf (hundred cubic feet) is a unit of volume commonly used in the measurement of natural gas and water, equivalent to 100 cubic feet.
History/Origin
The ccf originated in the early 20th century as a practical unit for measuring natural gas and water consumption, especially in the United States, to simplify billing and volume calculations.
Current Use
Today, the ccf is primarily used in the utility industry for billing natural gas and water services, and it remains a standard unit in the United States for these measurements.