Volume of a Gallon in Cubic Feet

Conversion Formula:

\[ V_{ft³} = \frac{1}{7.48} \approx 0.1337 \, ft³ \]

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1. What is the Volume of a Gallon in Cubic Feet?

Definition: This calculator converts between gallons and cubic feet, showing the volume equivalence between these units.

Purpose: It helps in various applications including liquid storage, tank capacity calculations, and fluid volume measurements.

2. How Does the Conversion Work?

The conversion uses the formula:

\[ 1 \, gallon = 0.133681 \, cubic \, feet \]

Explanation:

1 US gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches
1 cubic foot equals 1728 cubic inches (12×12×12)
Therefore, 1 gallon = 231/1728 ≈ 0.133681 cubic feet

3. Importance of This Conversion

Details: Understanding this relationship is crucial for:

Designing liquid storage systems
Calculating tank capacities
Converting between fluid volume and space measurements

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter the number of gallons to get the equivalent volume in cubic feet. The result is precise to 6 decimal places.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is this for US gallons or Imperial gallons?
A: This calculator uses US gallons (1 US gal = 3.78541 liters). Imperial gallons are about 20% larger.

Q2: Why is the conversion factor approximately 0.1337?
A: It comes from the ratio of cubic inches in a gallon (231) to cubic inches in a cubic foot (1728).

Q3: How precise is this conversion?
A: The calculator uses 6 decimal places (1 gal = 0.133681 ft³) for high accuracy.

Q4: Can I convert cubic feet back to gallons?
A: Yes, divide cubic feet by 0.133681 or multiply by 7.48052.

Q5: Where is this conversion most commonly used?
A: Frequently used in water treatment, aquarium sizing, fuel storage, and hydraulic calculations.