How to convert imperial gallons to cubic feet
To convert a measurement in imperial gallons to cubic feet, multiply the value by 0.160543653236. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 imp gal to cubic feet: 5 × 0.160543653236 = 0.802718266179 ft³.
What is a imperial gallon?
An imperial gallon is a British unit of volume equal to exactly 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger than the US gallon. The imperial gallon was defined in 1824 as the volume of ten pounds of water. It is still used in the UK and several Commonwealth countries, which is why UK 'miles per gallon' figures look higher than US ones.
Common uses of imperial gallons include: Fuel and fuel-economy figures in the UK and Canada; Historical and Commonwealth liquid measures; Comparing UK vs US gallon quantities; Agricultural and industrial liquid volumes.
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).
Imperial Gallons to cubic feet worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 imp gal = 0.160543653236 ft³ 5 imp gal = 0.802718266179 ft³ 10 imp gal = 1.605437 ft³ 50 imp gal = 8.027183 ft³ 100 imp gal = 16.054365 ft³
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in one imperial gallon?
One imperial gallon (imp gal) equals 0.160543653236 cubic feet (ft³). Multiply any value in imperial gallons by 0.160543653236 to convert to cubic feet.
How do I convert imperial gallons to cubic feet?
Multiply the value in imperial gallons by 0.160543653236. For example, 5 imp gal × 0.160543653236 = 0.802718266179 ft³.
How do I convert cubic feet to imperial gallons?
Multiply the value in cubic feet by 6.228835, or divide by 0.160543653236. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the imperial gallon to cubic foot 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 imperial gallons to cubic feet?
The formula is: ft³ = imp gal × 0.160543653236. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.