Convert tun to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert tun [tun] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to tun.
1 tun = 0.000773358584671 ac*ft. To convert tun to acre-foot, multiply the value by 0.000773358584671; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ac*ft = 1293.06122648 tun). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 tun = 0.000773358584671 ac*ft
- 1 ac*ft = 1293.06122648 tun
- 10 tun = 0.00773358584671 ac*ft
- 100 tun = 0.0773358584671 ac*ft
How to Convert Tun to Acre-Foot
1 tun = 0.000773358584671178 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 tun to ac*ft:
15 tun = 15 × 0.000773358584671178 ac*ft = 0.0116003787700677 ac*ft
Tun to Acre-Foot Conversion Table
| tun | acre-foot |
|---|---|
| 1 tun | 0.000773358584671 ac*ft |
| 2 tun | 0.00154671716934 ac*ft |
| 3 tun | 0.00232007575401 ac*ft |
| 5 tun | 0.00386679292336 ac*ft |
| 10 tun | 0.00773358584671 ac*ft |
| 20 tun | 0.0154671716934 ac*ft |
| 50 tun | 0.0386679292336 ac*ft |
| 100 tun | 0.0773358584671 ac*ft |
| 500 tun | 0.386679292336 ac*ft |
| 1000 tun | 0.773358584671 ac*ft |
Tun
A tun is a large unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, especially wine and other beverages, equivalent to approximately 252 gallons or 954 liters.
History/Origin
The tun originated in medieval Europe as a standard measure for wine and other liquids. Its size varied regionally, but it generally represented a large cask or vessel used in trade and storage during the Middle Ages.
Current Use
Today, the tun is primarily used in historical contexts, wine-making, and in the wine industry to refer to large barrels or casks. It is also used in some scientific and industrial applications related to volume measurement.
Acre-Foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 tun in acre-foot?
1 tun (tun) = 0.000773358584671 acre-foot (ac*ft).
How do you convert tun to acre-foot?
Multiply the tun value by 0.000773358584671. For example, 25 tun × 0.000773358584671 = 0.0193339646168 ac*ft.
What is 10 tun in acre-foot?
10 tun = 0.00773358584671 ac*ft.
Which unit is larger, the tun or the acre-foot?
The acre-foot is the larger unit: 1 tun equals only 0.000773358584671 ac*ft.