Cubic Meters to Gallons Converter
Convert cubic meters (m³) to US liquid gallons quickly and easily
264.17 gallons
1 cubic meter = 264.172052 US liquid gallons
Understanding Cubic Meters to Gallons Conversion
What is a Cubic Meter (m³)?
A cubic meter (m³) is the SI unit of volume, representing the space occupied by a cube measuring 1 meter on each side. It's commonly used in:
- Industrial liquid storage
- Swimming pool measurements
- Construction materials (concrete, sand)
- International shipping containers
Converting to US Liquid Gallons
To convert cubic meters to gallons:
- Take your measurement in cubic meters
- Multiply by 264.172052
- The result is your volume in US liquid gallons
Quick Tip: For rough estimates, you can use the approximation that 1 m³ ≈ 264 gallons.
Common Applications
This conversion is particularly useful for:
- Water tank capacity calculations
- Fuel storage conversion
- International trade volume conversions
- Industrial liquid processing