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Convert Gallons (US) to Cubic Meters (gal to m³)

1 gal = 0.00378541178 m³. Convert gallons (US) to cubic meters with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.

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Conversion factor

m³ = gal × 0.00378541178

1 gal = 0.00378541178 m³

Multiply by 0.00378541178 m³ to go from gallons (US) to cubic meters, or divide by it to come back. The factor and every value below are computed by the same converter that runs at /convert, so this page and the tool cannot disagree.

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Common gallons (US) values converted to cubic meters
Gallons (US) (gal)Cubic Meters ()
1 gal0.00378541178
2 gal0.00757082357
5 gal0.0189270589
10 gal0.0378541178
20 gal0.0757082357
50 gal0.189270589
100 gal0.378541178

Every figure is computed at build time by the site’s own converter from the volume unit registry. For a value that is not listed, put it into the interactive converter.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic meters are in one gallon (US)?

One gallon (US) is 0.00378541178 m³, so 100 gal is 0.378541178 m³.

What is the formula to convert gallons (US) to cubic meters?

m³ = gal × 0.00378541178. Multiply the value in gallons (US) by 0.00378541178 to get cubic meters.

How do I convert cubic meters back to gallons (US)?

gal = m³ × 264.172052, so 1 m³ is 264.172052 gal. The m³ to gal page carries the same table in that direction.