Convert megaliter to acre-inch
Please provide values below to convert megaliter [ML] to acre-inch [ac*in], or Convert acre-inch to megaliter.
How to Convert Megaliter to Acre-Inch
1 ML = 9.72855833768435 ac*in
Example: convert 15 ML to ac*in:
15 ML = 15 × 9.72855833768435 ac*in = 145.928375065265 ac*in
Megaliter to Acre-Inch Conversion Table
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Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.
Acre-Inch
An acre-inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of one acre of surface area filled to a depth of one inch.
History/Origin
The acre-inch has historically been used in agriculture and water resource management to measure water volume over large land areas, especially in irrigation contexts, originating from the traditional use of acres and inches as units of land area and depth.
Current Use
Today, the acre-inch is primarily used in the United States for measuring water volumes in irrigation, water rights, and reservoir capacities, especially in agricultural and environmental management.