1. What is Gallons to Cubic Meters Conversion?

Definition: This calculator converts volume measurements from gallons (US liquid gallons) to cubic meters.

Purpose: It helps in converting between imperial/US volume units and metric volume units for various applications.

2. How Does the Conversion Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( V_{m³} \) — Volume in cubic meters
• \( V_{gal} \) — Volume in US gallons

Explanation: One cubic meter equals exactly 264.172 US liquid gallons.

3. Importance of Volume Conversion

Details: Accurate conversion between measurement systems is crucial for international projects, scientific calculations, and engineering applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter the volume in gallons (must be > 0) and click calculate to get the equivalent volume in cubic meters.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are these US gallons or UK gallons?
A: This calculator uses US liquid gallons (1 US gal = 3.78541 liters). UK gallons are different (1 UK gal = 4.54609 liters).

Q2: Why 264.172 gallons per cubic meter?
A: This exact conversion factor comes from the definition of US gallon as exactly 231 cubic inches and meter as exactly 39.37 inches.

Q3: When would I need this conversion?
A: Common uses include international trade, chemical processing, water treatment, and any application mixing US and metric measurements.

Q4: How precise is this conversion?
A: The conversion factor is exact, though practical measurements may have their own precision limits.

Q5: Can I convert cubic meters back to gallons?
A: Yes, simply multiply cubic meters by 264.172 to get gallons.