Convert Cubic Meters to Gallons
Convert Cubic Meters (m³) to Gallons (gal) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
gal = m³ × 264.1720524
About Cubic Meters
A cubic meter (m³) is the SI derived unit of volume - the volume of a cube with sides of one meter - equal to 1,000 liters. It is the standard international unit for large fluid volumes, solid materials, and gas quantities. Concrete production and placement is measured in cubic meters; river discharge is reported in cubic meters per second (m³/s, or 'cumecs'); shipping container capacity is quoted in cubic meters; and natural gas is traded in standard cubic meters. An Olympic swimming pool holds 2,500 m³. One cubic meter of water has a mass of exactly 1,000 kg (one metric tonne).
About Gallons
A US gallon (gal) = 4 quarts = 128 fl oz ≈ 3.785 L. Gasoline, milk, water, paint, and pesticides are sold by the gallon in the US. About 20% smaller than the UK imperial gallon (4.546 L) - a critical difference when comparing fuel economy across the Atlantic. 1 US gal = 3.785 L = 4 qt = 128 fl oz.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic Meters (m³) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 264.172 gal |
| 2 m³ | 528.344 gal |
| 5 m³ | 1320.86 gal |
| 10 m³ | 2641.72 gal |
| 25 m³ | 6604.3 gal |
| 50 m³ | 13208.6 gal |
| 100 m³ | 26417.2 gal |