Measurements & Conversions

Gallons to Cubic Feet Calculator

Convert between gallons and cubic feet for tanks, ponds, and water storage projects.

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The volume value to convert.

Useful for tank capacity, pond volume, or rainwater storage sizing.

The unit your starting value is in.

The result shows the equivalent in the other unit.

Converted volume

13.37 ft³

High confidence

Exact: a US gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches and a cubic foot is 1,728, so one cubic foot is 1728 ÷ 231 = 7.4805 US gallons. An imperial gallon is about a fifth larger — check which one a tank or pump rating means.

US gallons entered
100 gal
Litres
378.54 L
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How this was calculated

Formula source(s)

  • NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — 1 US liquid gallon = 231 cubic inches (exact)
  • 1 cubic foot = 1,728 cubic inches, so 1 ft³ = 1728 ÷ 231 = 7.4805 US gallons exactly

Inputs used

Volume
100
Converting From
Gallons

Intermediate steps

US gallons entered
100 gal
Litres
378.54 L
Final result13.37 ft³

Confidence note: Exact: a US gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches and a cubic foot is 1,728, so one cubic foot is 1728 ÷ 231 = 7.4805 US gallons. An imperial gallon is about a fifth larger — check which one a tank or pump rating means.

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Computed in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded. Presented in US customary units and US trade terminology. Where a formula follows a published standard, that standard and its edition are cited beside it on this page; where none governs, the page says so. Local amendments override model codes — verify against the code in force where you build.

Sources checked 2026-09-16 · v1.1.0

Regulatory standards & verification citations2
  1. NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — 1 US liquid gallon = 231 cubic inches (exact)
  2. 1 cubic foot = 1,728 cubic inches, so 1 ft³ = 1728 ÷ 231 = 7.4805 US gallons exactly
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How to calculate gallons to cubic feet in 3 steps

  1. VolumeThe volume value to convert.
  2. Converting FromThe unit your starting value is in.
  3. Converted volumeThe tool computes the converted volume from those figures and shows the formula, its sources, and a confidence rating alongside it.

Gallons to Cubic Feet at common values

Page defaults, not your figures above.

VolumeConverted volume (ft³)
101.34
202.67
506.68
10013.4
20026.7
50066.8
1,000134

Frequently asked questions

Where does this come up in home projects?
Common cases: sizing a rain barrel or cistern (often rated in gallons) against a calculated volume (in cubic feet), or checking a pond liner's water capacity.
Does this work for any liquid, not just water?
Yes — this is a pure volume unit conversion and doesn't depend on what liquid is being measured.
Is a US gallon the same as an imperial gallon?
No — a US gallon (used here) is about 3.785 liters, while an imperial (UK) gallon is larger at about 4.546 liters. Double check which one a product spec means if it's not explicit.
Preliminary estimate, not certified engineering. This tool produces an indicative quantity calculation for planning purposes only — it is not a certified structural analysis, a guaranteed material takeoff, or a substitute for building department approval. Always verify measurements on-site and have a licensed contractor or structural engineer review any load-bearing, code-sensitive, or safety-critical work before purchasing materials or starting construction. Spotted an arithmetic or standards error? Report it to contact@craftquantities.com with your inputs — a confirmed fix gets a permanent check of its own, so the same mistake cannot come back.