Convert Cubic Foot to Gallon
This cubic foot to gallon conversion tool helps you convert cubic feet to gallons instantly. It's fast, reliable, and user-friendly, perfect for liquid measurements, plumbing, or educational use.
How to Convert Cubic foot to Gallon
To convert cubic feet to gallons, multiply the number of cubic feet by 7.48052, as one cubic foot equals approximately 7.48052 US gallons.
Conversion Formula:
value * 7.48052Understanding the Conversion
Converting cubic foot to gallon is straightforward once you know the relationship between these volume units. Since one cubic foot contains 7.48052 us gallon units, you multiply the number of cubic foot by 7.48052 to get your answer.
This conversion comes up frequently in everyday situations. Whether you're planning, tracking, or working on calculations, knowing how to convert between cubic foot and gallon is useful. The conversion factor of 7.48052 is constant and reliable for all calculations.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 3 cubic foot to gallon
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 cubic foot = 7.48052 gallon, the conversion factor is 7.48052.
- Step 2: Multiply 3 cubic foot by 7.48052.
- Step 3: 3 × 7.48052 = 22.441560000000003 gallon
3 cubic foot = 22.441560000000003 gallon
This shows the basic conversion process using a whole number.
Example: Convert 10 cubic foot to gallon
- Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 cubic foot = 7.48052 gallon.
- Step 2: 10 cubic foot × 7.48052
- Step 3: Result = 74.8052 gallon
10 cubic foot = 74.8052 gallon
This demonstrates the conversion with a larger value.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert cubic foot to gallon is:
cubic foot × 7.48052 = gallon
Mathematically, you can write this as:
cubic foot × 7.48052 gallon/cubic foot = gallon
The cubic foot units cancel out, leaving you with gallon.
Conversion Chart
| Cubic foot | Gallon |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 45 |
| 7 | 52 |
| 8 | 60 |
| 9 | 67 |
| 10 | 75 |
| 15 | 112 |
| 20 | 150 |
| 30 | 224 |
| 60 | 449 |
| 100 | 748 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Multiply cubic foot by 7.48052 to get gallon. For example, 1 cubic foot = 7.48052 gallon, 2 cubic foot = 14.96104 gallon, 5 cubic foot = 37.4026 gallon.
Unit Definitions
Cubic Foot (ft³)
A cubic foot is a US customary and imperial volume unit defined by a cube that measures one foot on each side.
1 cubic foot = 1728 cubic inches = 28.3168 liters ≈ 7.48052 US gallons
US Gallon (gal)
A US gallon is a common liquid volume unit used in the United States for fuel, beverages, and water.
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters = 128 US fluid ounces = 16 US cups
Common Use Cases
- Engineering: Convert cubic foot to gallon when working on projects with specific volume requirements
- Measurements: Convert cubic foot to gallon to express volume values in more convenient units
- Billing: Transform cubic foot to gallon when calculating volume-based invoices or rates
- Calculations: Convert cubic foot to gallon when working with volume measurements in different units
- Construction: Use cubic foot to gallon conversion when working with volume measurements in building projects
- Scientific work: Use cubic foot to gallon conversion in experiments requiring precise volume measurements
- Business: Convert cubic foot to gallon for volume calculations in business and commerce