Convert Gallon to Cubic Foot
This gallon to cubic foot conversion tool helps you convert gallons to cubic feet instantly. It's fast, reliable, and user-friendly, perfect for liquid measurements, plumbing, or educational use.
How to Convert Gallon to Cubic foot
To convert gallons to cubic feet, divide the number of gallons by 7.48052, as one cubic foot equals approximately 7.48052 US gallons.
Conversion Formula:
value / 7.48052Understanding the Conversion
When converting gallon to cubic foot, you're working with volume units where one us gallon equals approximately 0.133681 cubic foot units. To make this conversion, divide the number of gallon by 7.48052.
This type of conversion is helpful when you need to express larger volume values in smaller units. The relationship between gallon and cubic foot is based on standard volume conversion conventions, making this conversion consistent across different applications.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 24 gallon to cubic foot
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 gallon = 0.133681 cubic foot, you divide by 7.48052.
- Step 2: Divide 24 gallon by 7.48052.
- Step 3: 24 ÷ 7.48052 = 3.2083 cubic foot
24 gallon = 3.208333110532423 cubic foot
This shows the basic conversion process using a whole number.
Example: Convert 80 gallon to cubic foot
- Step 1: Conversion factor: divide by 7.48052.
- Step 2: 80 gallon ÷ 7.48052
- Step 3: Result = 10.6944 cubic foot
80 gallon = 10.694443701774743 cubic foot
This demonstrates the conversion with a larger value.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert gallon to cubic foot is:
gallon ÷ 7.48052 = cubic foot
Or equivalently:
gallon ÷ 7.48052 = cubic foot
Dividing by 7.48052 gives you the equivalent value in cubic foot.
Conversion Chart
| Gallon | Cubic foot |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1337 |
| 2 | 0.2674 |
| 3 | 0.401 |
| 4 | 0.5347 |
| 5 | 0.6684 |
| 6 | 0.8021 |
| 7 | 0.9358 |
| 8 | 1.0694 |
| 9 | 1.2031 |
| 10 | 1.3368 |
| 15 | 2.0052 |
| 20 | 2.6736 |
| 30 | 4.0104 |
| 60 | 8.0208 |
| 100 | 13.3681 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide gallon by 7.48052 to get cubic foot. For example, 7.48052 gallon = 1 cubic foot, 14.96104 gallon = 2 cubic foot.
Unit Definitions
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
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
Common Use Cases
- Project planning: Use gallon to cubic foot conversion for detailed volume calculations and planning
- Manufacturing: Convert gallon to cubic foot for volume specifications in production processes
- Construction: Use gallon to cubic foot conversion when working with volume measurements in building projects
- Billing: Transform gallon to cubic foot when calculating volume-based invoices or rates
- Education: Transform gallon to cubic foot for volume calculations in studies and assignments
- Calculations: Convert gallon to cubic foot when working with volume measurements in different units
- Scientific work: Use gallon to cubic foot conversion in experiments requiring precise volume measurements