Imperial Gallon to Cubic Foot Converter

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1 imp gal = 0.16054365 ft³(Imperial gallonCubic foot)

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Converting imperial gallons to cubic feet

To convert imperial gallons to cubic feet, multiply the value by 0.16054365. Volume conversions matter for concrete pours, excavation, tank capacity and airflow, where a rounding slip becomes a delivery error.

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1 imperial gallon = 0.16054365 cubic feet.
1 cubic foot = 6.2288355 imperial gallons.

Imperial Gallon (imp gal)

The imperial gallon is the UK liquid volume unit and is about 20 percent larger than the US gallon.

Origin
Defined in 1824 from the volume of ten pounds of water, now fixed as 4.54609 L.
Where it is used
Used in UK and Commonwealth fuel, water and tank capacity figures.
Relation to SI
1 imp gal = 4.54609 L exactly.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic feet are in one imperial gallon?

1 imp gal equals 0.16054365 ft³.

How do I convert imperial gallons to cubic feet?

Multiply the value by 0.16054365. For example, 10 imp gal equals 1.6054365 ft³.

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

1 ft³ equals 6.2288355 imp gal. 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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