Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acre-feet

noun

ˈeɪ.kər fiːt

Definition

A unit of volume used in the United States to measure large quantities of water.

Examples

Acre-feet is often used to quantify the water storage capacity of reservoirs.
In California, water rights are allocated in acre-feet per year to manage water usage.
The project requires an estimate of how many acre-feet of water will be needed for irrigation.

Meaning

An acre-foot is defined as the volume of water that covers one acre of land to a depth of one foot. It’s commonly used in water resource management and agriculture.