Cubic Foot to US Gallon Converter

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1 ft³ = 7.4805195 US gal(Cubic footUS gallon)

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Converting cubic feet to US gallons

To convert cubic feet to US gallons, multiply the value by 7.4805195. Volume conversions matter for concrete pours, excavation, tank capacity and airflow, where a rounding slip becomes a delivery error.

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1 cubic foot = 7.4805195 US gallons.
1 US gallon = 0.13368056 cubic feet.

Cubic Foot (ft³)

The cubic foot (ft³) is the standard imperial unit for bulk volume and airflow.

Origin
The volume of a cube with 1 ft sides, based on the international foot.
Where it is used
Used for concrete and aggregate volumes, storage capacity and HVAC airflow in cfm.
Relation to SI
1 ft³ = 0.0283168 m³, about 28.317 L.

US Gallon (US gal)

The US gallon is the liquid volume unit used in the United States.

Origin
Defined from the old English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches.
Where it is used
Used for paint, fuel, water storage and plumbing capacity in US practice.
Relation to SI
1 US gal = 3.785411784 L exactly.

Frequently asked questions

How many US gallons are in one cubic foot?

1 ft³ equals 7.4805195 US gal.

How do I convert cubic feet to US gallons?

Multiply the value by 7.4805195. For example, 10 ft³ equals 74.805195 US gal.

How do I convert back from US gallons to cubic feet?

1 US gal equals 0.13368056 ft³. The converter above works in both directions, so you can type into either field.

Why do US and imperial gallons differ?

The US gallon comes from the old English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, while the imperial gallon was redefined in 1824. The imperial gallon is about 20 percent larger.

Which volume unit should I use for concrete?

Cubic meters are the standard ordering unit for concrete and excavation in metric practice; cubic yards serve the same role in the US.

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