Convert Cubic Feet to Gallons
Please provide values below to convert cubic foot [ft³] to gallon [gal], or vice versa.
Cubic Foot
Definition: A cubic foot (symbol: ft³) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides one foot long. It is commonly used in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system for measuring volume.
History/origin: The cubic foot is derived from the foot, a unit of length in the imperial system. The concept of measuring volume in cubic units is a natural extension of measuring length, with volume representing three-dimensional space.
Current use: Cubic feet are often used to measure volumes of large spaces, such as rooms and buildings, and for measuring amounts of materials like soil, gravel, and other bulk goods.
Gallon
Definition: A gallon (symbol: gal) is a unit of volume in both the US customary and imperial systems of measurement. The US liquid gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches (3.785 liters), while the imperial gallon used in the UK and some Commonwealth countries is defined as 4.54609 liters.
History/origin: The gallon originated as an English unit of measurement for wine and beer. Various gallons were used throughout Europe with varying sizes. The word "gallon" comes from the Old Northern French word "galon," meaning a liquid measure.
Current use: The US gallon is primarily used in the United States and some Latin American and Caribbean countries. It's commonly used for measuring gasoline, milk, and other liquids. The imperial gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for some purposes (though the UK has officially adopted the liter for most applications), as well as in some Commonwealth countries.
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