Gallons in a Cubic Meter

Conversion Formula:

\[ V_{gal} = 264.172 \]

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1. What is Gallons in a Cubic Meter?

Definition: This calculator converts volume from cubic meters to gallons using the standard conversion factor.

Purpose: It helps with volume conversions between metric and imperial/US customary units, commonly needed in engineering, chemistry, and fluid measurements.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ V_{gal} = V_{m³} \times 264.172 \]

Where:

\( V_{gal} \) — Volume in gallons
\( V_{m³} \) — Volume in cubic meters
264.172 — Conversion factor (gallons per cubic meter)

Explanation: One cubic meter equals exactly 264.172 US gallons.

3. Importance of Volume Conversion

Details: Accurate conversion between these units is essential for international projects, scientific research, and industrial processes where different measurement systems are used.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter the volume in cubic meters to get the equivalent in gallons. The value must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is this US gallons or UK gallons?
A: This calculator uses US gallons (1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters). UK gallons are different (1 UK gallon = 4.54609 liters).

Q2: Why 264.172 gallons per cubic meter?
A: This comes from the definition of a gallon as exactly 231 cubic inches and a meter as 39.3701 inches.

Q3: How precise is this conversion?
A: The 264.172 factor is exact for US gallons. Results are precise to the number of decimal places you enter.

Q4: When would I need this conversion?
A: Common uses include water treatment calculations, tank sizing, fuel storage, and any application mixing metric and US customary units.

Q5: What about dry gallons?
A: This calculator uses liquid gallons. Dry gallons are a different unit used for dry commodities.