Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acre-foot
Noun
/ˈeɪ.kɚ.fut/
Definition
An acre-foot is a unit of measurement used in the United States to quantify the volume of water. It is defined as the volume of water that would cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot.
Examples
- The reservoir can hold up to 10,000 acre-feet of water.
- Farmers often estimate their water needs in acre-feet for irrigation purposes.
- Water conservation strategies help to reduce the amount of acre-feet consumed annually.
Meaning
An acre-foot equals approximately 325,851 gallons of water, an important measurement in agriculture and water resource management.
Synonyms
- water volume
- water capacity
