Cubic Meter to Gallon (US)Converter
Instantly convert Cubic Meter (m³) to Gallon (US) (gal). Free, accurate, and easy to use.
How to Convert Cubic Meter to Gallon (US)
To convert Cubic Meter (m³) to Gallon (US) (gal), multiply your value by 264.17217686.
Example: 5 m³ × 264.17217686 = 1320.86088429 gal
What is a Cubic Meter?
The cubic meter is the SI unit of volume, equal to a cube with sides of 1 meter, or exactly 1,000 liters. It is used for measuring large quantities such as natural gas consumption, swimming pool capacity, and shipping container volumes. One cubic meter equals approximately 264.2 US gallons or 35.3 cubic feet. Household natural gas is billed in cubic meters in most countries.
What is a Gallon (US)?
The US liquid gallon equals 128 fluid ounces, 8 pints, or approximately 3.785 liters. It is the standard unit for fuel, water, and large liquid volumes in the United States. The UK imperial gallon is larger at approximately 4.546 liters — about 20% more. The gallon difference is a common source of confusion for international recipes and fuel economy figures.
Cubic Meter to Gallon (US) Conversion Table
| Cubic Meter (m³) | Gallon (US) (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 m³ | 0.26417218 gal |
| 0.01 m³ | 2.64172177 gal |
| 0.1 m³ | 26.41721769 gal |
| 0.5 m³ | 132.08608843 gal |
| 1 m³ | 264.17217686 gal |
| 2 m³ | 528.34435372 gal |
| 5 m³ | 1320.86088429 gal |
| 10 m³ | 2641.72176858 gal |
| 20 m³ | 5283.44353716 gal |
| 50 m³ | 13208.6088429 gal |
| 100 m³ | 26417.2176858 gal |
| 200 m³ | 52834.4353716 gal |
| 500 m³ | 132086.08842899 gal |
| 1000 m³ | 264172.17685799 gal |
| 5000 m³ | 1320860.88428994 gal |
| 10000 m³ | 2641721.76857989 gal |
| 50000 m³ | 13208608.84289945 gal |
| 100000 m³ | 26417217.68579889 gal |
| 1000000 m³ | 264172176.85798895 gal |
| 1000000000 m³ | 2.6417e+11 gal |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Cubic Meter to Gallon (US)?
Multiply the Cubic Meter value by 264.17217686. Formula: gal = m³ × 264.17217686. Example: 10 m³ = 2641.72176858 gal.
How many Gallon (US) are in one Cubic Meter?
One Cubic Meter (m³) equals 264.17217686 Gallon (US) (gal).
How many Cubic Meter are in one Gallon (US)?
One Gallon (US) (gal) equals 0.00378541 Cubic Meter (m³).
What is the exact conversion factor from Cubic Meter to Gallon (US)?
The conversion factor is 264.17217686. Multiply any m³ value by this number to get gal. For the reverse, multiply by 0.00378541.
How do I convert Gallon (US) back to Cubic Meter?
Divide by 264.17217686, or equivalently multiply by 0.00378541. Formula: m³ = gal ÷ 264.17217686.
Is the Cubic Meter-to-Gallon (US) conversion internationally standardized?
Yes. Both units are defined by international standards (SI or the international yard/pound agreement), so the conversion factor 264.17217686 is exact and universally agreed upon.