Convert cubic meters to gallons (US)

Explanation

From this page you can convert cubic meters to gallons (US) (or m³ to gal) simply, by using the application above.

In case you are wondering, to convert from cubic meters to gallons (US) you need to multiply by 264.1721. This factor is calculated using the respective definitions of the two units you can find below.

Formula

1 m³≈264.1721 gal

cubic metersm³

dimension	volume
system	International system of units (SI)
symbol	m³

The cubic meter (m³) is a unit of volume in the International System of Units.

Definition of the cubic meter

One cubic meter is a volume equal to that of a cube each edge of which measures one meter.

Equivalences

One cubic meter is equivalent to:

Some Facts

A cubic meter of water at 4°C weighs a tonne (both literally and figuratively).

Metric volume units

cubic millimeter	mm³	0.000 000 001
cubic centimeter	cm³	0.000 001
cubic decimeter	dm³	0.001
cubic meter	m³	1
cubic dekameter	dam³	1 000
cubic hectometer	hm³	1 000 000
cubic kilometer	km³	1 000 000 000

The International System of Units

The International System of Units or SI (from the French Système international (d'unité)), also called metric system in the U.S., is a coherent system of units that was published 1960. It is official in nearly every country.

The General Conference on Weights and Measures (Conférence générale des poids et mesures) is tasked with overseeing the SI.

Related Conversions

gallons (US)gal

dimension	volume
system	U.S. customary units (USCS)
symbol	gal

The gallon (gal) is a unit of volume in the U.S. customary units.

Definition of the gallon

One gallon is equal to 231 cubic inches.

NIST Handbook 44 Specifications: Appendix C p. C-5

Value in terms of the SI

One gallon is equivalent to 3785.411784 cubic centimeters.

Equivalences

One US gallon is also equivalent to:

Some Facts

In the US, oil (petroleum) is priced per gallon. We also have to mention the very famous gallon of milk. In the rest of the world, the liter is prefered for the same usage.

US fluid volume units

minim	min
fluid dram	fl dr	60 minims
fluid ounce	fl oz	8 fluid drams
gill	gi	4 fluid ounces
pint	pt	4 gills
quart	qt	2 pints
gallon	gal	4 quarts
barrel	bbl	31.5 gallons
barrel (petroleum)	bbl	42 gallons

The United States Customary System

The United States customary system is a system of measurements used in the United States since 1832. It is based on English units in use before the definition of the Imperial system in 1824.

With the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 the U.S. began a metrication program but customary units are still widely used.