How to convert us gallons to cubic feet
To convert a measurement in us gallons to cubic feet, multiply the value by 0.133680555556. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 gal to cubic feet: 5 × 0.133680555556 = 0.668402777778 ft³.
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).
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).
US Gallons to cubic feet worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 gal = 0.133680555556 ft³ 5 gal = 0.668402777778 ft³ 10 gal = 1.336806 ft³ 50 gal = 6.684028 ft³ 100 gal = 13.368056 ft³
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in one us gallon?
One us gallon (gal) equals 0.133680555556 cubic feet (ft³). Multiply any value in us gallons by 0.133680555556 to convert to cubic feet.
How do I convert us gallons to cubic feet?
Multiply the value in us gallons by 0.133680555556. For example, 5 gal × 0.133680555556 = 0.668402777778 ft³.
How do I convert cubic feet to us gallons?
Multiply the value in cubic feet by 7.480519, or divide by 0.133680555556. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the us 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 us gallons to cubic feet?
The formula is: ft³ = gal × 0.133680555556. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.