US gallons (gal) to Cubic meters (m³) Conversion
US gallons
The US liquid gallon is a unit of volume equal to exactly 3.785411784 litres, used primarily in the United States for fuel sales, beverage containers, and agricultural applications. It is divided into 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 128 fluid ounces. The US gallon is approximately 16.7% smaller than the imperial (UK) gallon — a difference with significant implications in fuel economy comparisons and recipe conversions.
Cubic meters
The cubic metre is the SI derived unit of volume, defined as the volume of a cube with sides of exactly one metre. It is the standard unit for large-scale volumes in engineering, construction, and industry: concrete orders, excavation volumes, and water storage capacity are measured in cubic metres. One cubic metre equals exactly 1,000 litres. In natural gas supply and environmental science, gas flow rates are expressed in cubic metres per hour or per day.
| US gallons (gal) | Cubic meters (m³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 gal | 0.000379 m³ |
| 1 gal | 0.00379 m³ |
| 2 gal | 0.00757 m³ |
| 3 gal | 0.0114 m³ |
| 5 gal | 0.0189 m³ |
| 10 gal | 0.0379 m³ |
| 20 gal | 0.0757 m³ |
| 30 gal | 0.1136 m³ |
| 50 gal | 0.1893 m³ |
| 100 gal | 0.3785 m³ |
| 1000 gal | 3.7854 m³ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many cubic meters are in 1 US gallons?
1 US gallons (gal) is exactly 0.003785 cubic meters (m³).
How do I convert US gallons to cubic meters?
Multiply the value in US gallons by 0.003785 to get the result in cubic meters. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.