How to convert cubic feet to us gallons
To convert a measurement in cubic feet to us gallons, multiply the value by 7.480519. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 ft³ to us gallons: 5 × 7.480519 = 37.402597 gal.
What is a cubic foot?
A cubic foot is an imperial and US customary unit of volume equal to the space of a cube one foot on each side, about 28.32 liters. The cubic foot is the standard large-volume unit in the US and UK for appliances, storage, and natural gas. Refrigerators and freezers are still sold by their cubic-foot capacity in North America.
Common uses of cubic feet include: Refrigerator, freezer, and appliance capacity; Natural gas metering in the US; Storage unit and moving container volume; Airflow ratings (cubic feet per minute).
What is a us gallon?
A US gallon is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4 quarts, 128 fluid ounces, or exactly 3.785411784 liters. The US gallon is based on the old English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches. It is smaller than the imperial gallon used in the UK and Commonwealth, a frequent source of fuel-economy confusion.
Common uses of us gallons include: Fuel sold at the pump in the US; Milk, water, and beverage jug sizes; Paint and household liquid quantities; Vehicle fuel-economy figures (miles per gallon).
Cubic Feet to us gallons worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 ft³ = 7.480519 gal 5 ft³ = 37.402597 gal 10 ft³ = 74.805195 gal 50 ft³ = 374.025974 gal 100 ft³ = 748.051948 gal
Frequently asked questions
How many us gallons are in one cubic foot?
One cubic foot (ft³) equals 7.480519 us gallons (gal). Multiply any value in cubic feet by 7.480519 to convert to us gallons.
How do I convert cubic feet to us gallons?
Multiply the value in cubic feet by 7.480519. For example, 5 ft³ × 7.480519 = 37.402597 gal.
How do I convert us gallons to cubic feet?
Multiply the value in us gallons by 0.133680555556, or divide by 7.480519. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the cubic foot to us gallon conversion exact?
Conversions between metric volumes are exact by definition. US and imperial volumes are defined exactly relative to the liter, so these factors are exact.
What is the formula for cubic feet to us gallons?
The formula is: gal = ft³ × 7.480519. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.