Convert gallon (us) to cubic meter
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How to Convert Gallon (US) to Cubic meter
Converting gallon (us) to cubic meter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
m³ = gal ÷ 264.17205Reverse conversion: Convert cubic meter to gallon (us)
Comparison: Gallon-us vs Cubic-meter
When to Use Each Unit
Gallon-us: Primary volume unit in the United States for fuel, milk, paint, and other liquids. Used in some Latin American countries.
Cubic-meter: Used for measuring room volumes, construction materials, water consumption, natural gas, and large-scale liquid storage.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 US gal = 3.785 L
- 1 US gal = 4 US qt
- 1 US gal = 8 US pt
- 1 US gal ≈ 0.833 Imperial gal
About US
Definition: The US gallon is a unit of volume used in the United States, equal to 3.785 liters or 231 cubic inches.
History: Defined in 1832 based on the wine gallon. Differs from Imperial gallon used in UK and Commonwealth countries.
Current Use: Primary volume unit in the United States for fuel, milk, paint, and other liquids. Used in some Latin American countries.
Examples: Car fuel tank: 12-25 gallons, milk jug: 1 gallon, paint can: 1-5 gallons, pool: 15,000-30,000 gallons
About Cubic
Definition: The cubic meter (symbol: m³) is the SI unit of volume, equal to 1000 liters. Represents a cube with sides of one meter.
History: Fundamental unit derived from the meter when the metric system was established. Standard for large volume measurements.
Current Use: Used for measuring room volumes, construction materials, water consumption, natural gas, and large-scale liquid storage.
Examples: Room volume: 30-100m³, shipping container: 33-76m³, water usage: 10-20m³/month, concrete: measured in m³