What is an Acre-Foot?

An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large-scale water resources. It represents the volume of water that would cover one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.

• 1 Acre-Foot = 325,851 gallons

Formula for Acre-Feet to Gallons

To convert acre-feet to gallons, we use the following formula:

$\text{Gallons} = \text{Acre-Feet} \times 325851$

Step-by-Step Calculation

Example 1: Convert 2 Acre-Feet to Gallons

Given: Acre-Feet=2

Using the formula:

$\text{Gallons} = 2 \times 325851$

$\text{Gallons} = 651702$

Example 2: Convert 0.5 Acre-Feet to Gallons

Given: Acre-Feet=0.5

Using the formula:

$\text{Gallons} = 0.5 \times 325851$

$\text{Gallons} = 162925.5$

So, 0.5 Acre-Feet equals 162,925.5 gallons.