Gallon [gal] to Cubic yard [yd3] Converter

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How to Convert Gallon to Cubic yardCubic yard

1 gal = 0.004951126961593953 yd3
1 yd3 = 201.97421875 gal

Example: convert 33 gal to yd3:
33 gal = 33 x 0.004951126961593953 = 0.16338718973260044 yd3

Gallon

Definition: A gallon (gal) is a unit of volume in the Imperial and United States customary systems. It is equal to four quarts or eight pints.

History/origin: The gallon has a long history dating back to ancient measuring systems. Its definition has varied over time and between different systems.

Current use: The gallon is commonly used for selling liquids in bulk, such as gasoline, milk, and paint. It is also sometimes used in recipes that call for large volumes of ingredients.

Cubic yard

Definition: A cubic yard (symbol: yd3) is a unit of volume in the Imperial and United States customary systems. It is the volume of a cube with sides one yard (0.9144 meters) in length.

History/origin: The cubic yard is derived from the yard, a unit of length that has historical roots in both England and other European countries. It was traditionally used for measuring cloth and land. The cubic yard evolved as a measure of volume based on this linear unit.

Current use: Cubic yards are primarily used in construction, landscaping, and excavation to measure large volumes of materials such as concrete, gravel, soil, and sand. It's commonly used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries that utilize the Imperial or US customary systems.

Gallon to Cubic yard Conversion Table

Gallon [gal]Cubic yard [yd3]
0.01 gal0.00004951126961593953 yd3
0.1 gal0.0004951126961593953 yd3
1 gal0.004951126961593953 yd3
10 gal0.04951126961593953 yd3
50 gal0.24755634807969767 yd3
100 gal0.49511269615939535 yd3
1000 gal4.951126961593953 yd3
10000 gal49.51126961593953 yd3

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