Cubic Meter to Gallon Converter
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Unit Description
Cubic Meter (m³)
Definition
A cubic meter (m³) is the SI unit of volume, defined as the volume of a cube with sides of exactly one meter. It represents the fundamental measure of three-dimensional space in the International System of Units.
History
The cubic meter became the SI unit of volume with the adoption of the International System of Units in 1960. It provided a unified measure based on the fundamental SI unit of length, becoming essential for scientific calculations and engineering applications worldwide.
Current Use
Cubic meters are universally used in construction, engineering, scientific research, and large-scale volume measurements. They're standard for building materials, concrete quantities, water storage, and any application requiring precise large-volume measurements in SI units.
Gallon (gal)
Definition
A gallon (gal) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United States, equal to 231 cubic inches or approximately 3.785 liters. It serves as the primary large liquid volume measurement in the US customary system.
History
The gallon has ancient origins in various regional measurement systems, with the US gallon being standardized in 1832 based on the volume of 231 cubic inches of water. It became the standard liquid volume unit in the United States and differs from the imperial gallon used in the UK.
Current Use
Gallons are extensively used in the United States for fuel measurements, large liquid containers, swimming pool volumes, and industrial liquid quantities. They're standard for gasoline sales, water tank capacities, and large-scale liquid measurements in the US.
Conversion Table
Cubic Meter(m³) | Gallon(gal) |
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1 | 264.172 |
2 | 528.344 |
3 | 792.516 |
4 | 1,056.69 |
5 | 1,320.86 |
6 | 1,585.03 |
7 | 1,849.2 |
8 | 2,113.38 |
9 | 2,377.55 |
10 | 2,641.72 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Cubic Meter to Gallon
- Conversion Factor: 1 m³ = 264.172 gal
- Conversion Formula: gal = m³ × 264.172
- Calculation: 1 m³ × 264.172 = 264.172 gal
Convert 10 Cubic Meter to Gallon
- Conversion Factor: 1 m³ = 264.172 gal
- Conversion Formula: gal = m³ × 264.172
- Calculation: 10 m³ × 264.172 = 2,641.72 gal
Convert 100 Cubic Meter to Gallon
- Conversion Factor: 1 m³ = 264.172 gal
- Conversion Formula: gal = m³ × 264.172
- Calculation: 100 m³ × 264.172 = 26,417.2 gal
Convert 1,000 Cubic Meter to Gallon
- Conversion Factor: 1 m³ = 264.172 gal
- Conversion Formula: gal = m³ × 264.172
- Calculation: 1,000 m³ × 264.172 = 264,172 gal