Cubic Yards to Gallons Converter
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How to Convert Cubic Yards to Gallons
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To convert a measurement in cubic yards to a measurement in gallons, multiply the volume by the following conversion ratio: 201.974029 gallons/cubic yard.
Since one cubic yard is equal to 201.974029 gallons, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The volume in gallons is equal to the volume in cubic yards multiplied by 201.974029.
How Many Gallons Are in a Cubic Yard?
There are 201.974029 gallons in a cubic yard, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 yd³ = 201.974029 gal
Cubic yards and gallons are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What is a Cubic Yard?
The cubic yard is a unit of volume that is equal to the space consumed by a cube with each edge measuring one yard.
The cubic yard is a US customary and imperial unit of volume. A cubic yard is sometimes also referred to as a cubic yd. Cubic yards can be abbreviated as yd³, and are also sometimes abbreviated as cu yard, cu yd, or CY. For example, 1 cubic yard can be written as 1 yd³, 1 cu yard, 1 cu yd, or 1 CY.
You can calculate volume using a cubic yardage calculator if you have the dimensions of a space or object.
Learn more about cubic yards.
What is a Gallon?
The US liquid gallon is a unit of fluid volume equal to four quarts, eight pints, or sixteen cups.[1] The US liquid gallon should not be confused with the US dry gallon or the imperial gallon, which are different units of measure.
The gallon is a US customary unit of volume. Gallons can be abbreviated as gal; for example, 1 gallon can be written as 1 gal.
Learn more about gallons.
Cubic Yard to Gallon Conversion Table
| Cubic Yards | Gallons |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³ | 201.97 gal |
| 2 yd³ | 403.95 gal |
| 3 yd³ | 605.92 gal |
| 4 yd³ | 807.9 gal |
| 5 yd³ | 1,010 gal |
| 6 yd³ | 1,212 gal |
| 7 yd³ | 1,414 gal |
| 8 yd³ | 1,616 gal |
| 9 yd³ | 1,818 gal |
| 10 yd³ | 2,020 gal |
| 11 yd³ | 2,222 gal |
| 12 yd³ | 2,424 gal |
| 13 yd³ | 2,626 gal |
| 14 yd³ | 2,828 gal |
| 15 yd³ | 3,030 gal |
| 16 yd³ | 3,232 gal |
| 17 yd³ | 3,434 gal |
| 18 yd³ | 3,636 gal |
| 19 yd³ | 3,838 gal |
| 20 yd³ | 4,039 gal |
| 21 yd³ | 4,241 gal |
| 22 yd³ | 4,443 gal |
| 23 yd³ | 4,645 gal |
| 24 yd³ | 4,847 gal |
| 25 yd³ | 5,049 gal |
| 26 yd³ | 5,251 gal |
| 27 yd³ | 5,453 gal |
| 28 yd³ | 5,655 gal |
| 29 yd³ | 5,857 gal |
| 30 yd³ | 6,059 gal |
| 31 yd³ | 6,261 gal |
| 32 yd³ | 6,463 gal |
| 33 yd³ | 6,665 gal |
| 34 yd³ | 6,867 gal |
| 35 yd³ | 7,069 gal |
| 36 yd³ | 7,271 gal |
| 37 yd³ | 7,473 gal |
| 38 yd³ | 7,675 gal |
| 39 yd³ | 7,877 gal |
| 40 yd³ | 8,079 gal |
References
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices, Handbook 44 - 2019 Edition, https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/hb/2019/NIST.HB.44-2019.pdf
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