Cubic Meters to Gallons (m³ to gal) Converter
1 cubic meter equals 264.172052 US gallons — multiply the number of cubic meters by 264.172052 to convert. A cubic metre holds 1,000 litres and each US gallon is about 3.78541 litres, which gives this exact factor.
The formula
To convert cubic meters to gallons, multiply by 264.172052:
gal = m³ × 264.172052
For example, 2 m³ × 264.172052 = 528.344104 gal. To reverse it, divide by 264.172052 or multiply by 0.00378541.
Conversion table
| Cubic Meters (m³) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 264.172052 |
| 2 | 528.344104 |
| 5 | 1,320.86026 |
| 10 | 2,641.72052 |
| 25 | 6,604.3013 |
| 50 | 13,208.6026 |
| 100 | 26,417.2052 |
| 500 | 132,086.026 |
| 1,000 | 264,172.052 |
How to convert online
- Type the number of cubic meters into the first box.
- Read the equivalent value in gallons instantly in the second box.
- Enter a gallon value to convert back to cubic meters.
Use the Cubic Meter to Gallon Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is used
Cubic-meters-to-gallons conversions matter for water tanks and reservoirs, fuel and chemical storage, swimming pools and irrigation, where capacities are engineered in cubic metres but billed or reported in US gallons.
FAQ
How many gallons are in a cubic meter?
One cubic meter equals 264.172052 US gallons. So 10 m³ equals 2,641.72052 gallons.
What is the formula to convert cubic meters to gallons?
Multiply the cubic meter value by 264.172052: gal = m³ × 264.172052. For example, 5 m³ = 1,320.86026 gallons.
How do I convert gallons back to cubic meters?
Divide by 264.172052, or multiply by 0.00378541. So 528.344104 gal = 2 m³.
Is this US or imperial gallons?
The factor uses US liquid gallons (about 3.78541 L). Imperial gallons are larger, so the count would differ.
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