Gallons to Cubic meters conversion

How to convert gallons to cubic meters?

Converting gallons to cubic meters involves understanding the relationship between these units of volume. One US gallon is equivalent to 0.00378541 cubic meters (m³).

Here's the conversion for 1 gallon to cubic meters:

$1 \text{ gallon} = 0.00378541 \text{ cubic meters}$

Real World Examples:

1. A Bathtub:

   • A standard bathtub holds about 60 gallons of water.
   • Conversion: $60 \text{ gallons} \times 0.00378541 \text{ m}³/\text{gallon} = 0.227125 \text{ m}³$

2. Fuel Tank of a Car:

   • A mid-sized car might have a fuel tank that holds about 15 gallons.
   • Conversion: $15 \text{ gallons} \times 0.00378541 \text{ m}³/\text{gallon} = 0.05678115 \text{ m}³$

3. Swimming Pool:

   • A small, above-ground swimming pool might hold about 5000 gallons.
   • Conversion: $5000 \text{ gallons} \times 0.00378541 \text{ m}³/\text{gallon} = 18.92705 \text{ m}³$

4. Aquarium:

   • A home aquarium can hold 50 gallons of water.
   • Conversion: $50 \text{ gallons} \times 0.00378541 \text{ m}³/\text{gallon} = 0.1892705 \text{ m}³$

For these conversions, you simply multiply the number of gallons by 0.00378541 to get the volume in cubic meters. This factor comes from the exact relationship between the two units:

$1 \text{ gallon} = 3.78541 \times 10^{-3} \text{ cubic meters}$

Remember to always make sure you're using the same type of gallon for these conversions, as UK gallons and US gallons are different (1 UK gallon = 4.54609 liters whereas 1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters).