UK gallons (imp gal) to Cubic yards (yd³) Conversion
UK gallons
The UK imperial gallon is a unit of volume equal to exactly 4.54609 litres, defined by the UK Weights and Measures Act 1985. It is approximately 20% larger than the US liquid gallon. The imperial gallon is still used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and several Commonwealth countries for fuel sales, and in aviation for fuel loading in older aircraft. Four imperial quarts, eight imperial pints, or 160 imperial fluid ounces make one imperial gallon.
Cubic yards
The cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to exactly 764.555 litres (27 cubic feet), used primarily in the United States for large quantities of bulk materials such as concrete, gravel, sand, topsoil, and asphalt. Construction projects in the US routinely specify material quantities in cubic yards. One cubic yard of concrete weighs approximately 2,000–2,400 kg depending on the mix.
| UK gallons (imp gal) | Cubic yards (yd³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 imp gal | 0.000595 yd³ |
| 1 imp gal | 0.00595 yd³ |
| 2 imp gal | 0.0119 yd³ |
| 3 imp gal | 0.0178 yd³ |
| 5 imp gal | 0.0297 yd³ |
| 10 imp gal | 0.0595 yd³ |
| 20 imp gal | 0.1189 yd³ |
| 30 imp gal | 0.1784 yd³ |
| 50 imp gal | 0.2973 yd³ |
| 100 imp gal | 0.5946 yd³ |
| 1000 imp gal | 5.9461 yd³ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many cubic yards are in 1 UK gallons?
1 UK gallons (imp gal) is exactly 0.005946 cubic yards (yd³).
How do I convert UK gallons to cubic yards?
Multiply the value in UK gallons by 0.005946 to get the result in cubic yards. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.