Convert gallon (UK) to cubic foot
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to cubic foot [ft^3], or Convert cubic foot to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Cubic Foot
1 gal (UK) = 0.160543653190536 ft^3
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to ft^3:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 0.160543653190536 ft^3 = 2.40815479785804 ft^3
Gallon (Uk) to Cubic Foot Conversion Table
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Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.