Gallons per Meter Cubed Calculator

Conversion Formula:

\[ V_{gal} = V_{m³} \times 264.172 \]

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1. What is Gallons per Meter Cubed?

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

Purpose: It helps with unit conversions between metric and imperial/US customary systems for liquid volumes.

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 measurement systems is crucial for international trade, scientific research, engineering, and many industrial applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter the volume in cubic meters. The value must be greater than 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Q2: Why is the conversion factor 264.172?
A: This comes from the definition of a US gallon as exactly 231 cubic inches and a meter as 39.3701 inches (264.172 = (39.3701^3)/231).

Q3: How precise is this conversion?
A: The 264.172 factor is exact for US gallons. The calculator shows results to 3 decimal places for practical use.

Q4: What's the reverse calculation (gallons to m³)?
A: Divide gallons by 264.172 to get cubic meters (or multiply by 0.00378541).

Q5: Where is this conversion commonly used?
A: In water treatment, petroleum industry, chemical processing, and anywhere dealing with large liquid volumes internationally.