US gallons (gal) to Cubic yards (yd³) 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 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.
| US gallons (gal) | Cubic yards (yd³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 gal | 0.000495 yd³ |
| 1 gal | 0.00495 yd³ |
| 2 gal | 0.0099 yd³ |
| 3 gal | 0.0149 yd³ |
| 5 gal | 0.0248 yd³ |
| 10 gal | 0.0495 yd³ |
| 20 gal | 0.099 yd³ |
| 30 gal | 0.1485 yd³ |
| 50 gal | 0.2476 yd³ |
| 100 gal | 0.4951 yd³ |
| 1000 gal | 4.9511 yd³ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many cubic yards are in 1 US gallons?
1 US gallons (gal) is exactly 0.004951 cubic yards (yd³).
How do I convert US gallons to cubic yards?
Multiply the value in US gallons by 0.004951 to get the result in cubic yards. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.