Inches to Gallons Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the volume of liquid in gallons from a measurement in inches is:

\[ V = A \times h \times CF \]

Where:

\( V \) is the Volume of the liquid in gallons (gal)
\( A \) is the Cross-Sectional Area of the container (in²)
\( h \) is the Height or Depth of the liquid (in)
\( CF \) is the Conversion Factor from cubic inches to gallons (approximately 0.004329 gal/in³)

What is Inches to Gallons?

Inches to Gallons is a conversion method used to calculate the volume of liquid in a container, based on measurements in inches. It is commonly applied to cylindrical or rectangular containers, such as fuel tanks or swimming pools, where the depth of the liquid is known. By using the cross-sectional area and the height or depth of the liquid, the total volume in gallons can be calculated. This conversion is essential for various practical applications in industries like automotive, construction, and water management.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Cross-Sectional Area (A): 200 in²
Height or Depth of Liquid (h): 30 in

Using the formula to calculate the Volume (V):

\[ V = 200 \times 30 \times 0.004329 = 25.97 \, \text{gallons} \]

This means the volume of the liquid is approximately 25.97 gallons.