Convert volume units — liters, gallons, cups, milliliters, cubic meters, barrels and more.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 cm³ | 2.64172e-07 gal | |
| 0.01 cm³ | 2.64172e-06 gal | |
| 0.1 cm³ | 2.64172e-05 gal | |
| 1 cm³ | 0.000264172 gal | |
| 5 cm³ | 0.00132086 gal | |
| 10 cm³ | 0.00264172 gal | |
| 50 cm³ | 0.0132086 gal | |
| 100 cm³ | 0.0264172 gal | |
| 1000 cm³ | 0.264172 gal |
Common cubic centimeter values converted to us gallon — factor: 1 cm³ = 0.0002642 gal
| Cubic Centimeter (cm³) | US Gallon (gal) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cm³ | 0.0002642 gal | — |
| 5 cm³ | 0.001321 gal | — |
| 10 cm³ | 0.002642 gal | — |
| 15 cm³ | 0.003963 gal | — |
| 30 cm³ | 0.007925 gal | — |
| 60 cm³ | 0.01585 gal | — |
| 100 cm³ | 0.02642 gal | — |
| 150 cm³ | 0.03963 gal | — |
| 240 cm³ | 0.0634 gal | — |
| 355 cm³ | 0.09378 gal | — |
| 500 cm³ | 0.1321 gal | — |
| 750 cm³ | 0.1981 gal | — |
| 1,000 cm³ | 0.2642 gal | — |
| 1,500 cm³ | 0.3963 gal | — |
| 3,785 cm³ | 0.9999 gal | — |
Converting cubic centimeter to us gallon comes up frequently in cooking, chemistry, medicine, and engineering. A recipe written in metric units may need to be adapted for a kitchen using us gallon, or a laboratory protocol may specify volumes in cubic centimeter that need to be measured with equipment calibrated in us gallon.
In everyday use, knowing that 5 cm³ = 0.001321 gal and 10 cm³ = 0.002642 gal covers most common situations. For bulk calculations, 100 cm³ = 0.02642 gal is a useful anchor. The reverse conversion — us gallon back to cubic centimeter — uses the factor 3785, so 1 gal = 3785 cm³.
All conversions use the internationally recognized factor of exactly 1 cm³ = 0.0002642 gal. Calculations are performed in IEEE 754 double-precision floating point, giving accuracy to at least 8 significant figures — more than sufficient for any practical application.
Formula: US Gallon = Cubic Centimeter × 0.00026417218
Multiply any cubic centimeter value by 0.00026417218 to get us gallon. One cubic centimeter equals 0.00026417218 gal.
Reverse: Cubic Centimeter = US Gallon × 3785.41
1 cm³ = 0.00026417218 gal. Memorize this for instant mental estimates.
Use 0.00026417218 as a quick mental factor. Multiply your cubic centimeters value by this to estimate US gallons.
To verify: multiply your result by 3785.41 to recover the original cm³ value.
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Measures specimen volume in cm³ to calculate density for new materials.
Calculates volumes of impression materials, fillings, and bone grafts in cc.
Prepares standard solutions using volumetric glassware graduated in mL (= cm³).
Designs drug delivery capsules with active ingredient volumes in cubic centimeters.
The cubic centimeter (also cc or mL) is the volume of a cube measuring 1 cm on each side. It has been part of the CGS system since the 19th century, formalized by the British Association for the Advancement of Science in 1874.
In medicine and pharmacy, the cc is the preferred volume notation for injection doses, IV drips, and surgical implants. Automotive engineers use cc to express engine displacement.
Interesting fact: Because 1 mL = 1 cm³ exactly, the units are fully interchangeable — medical staff say 'cc' while chemists say 'mL'.
The US liquid gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, or 3.785411784 liters. It traces its origins to the Queen Anne wine gallon of 1707, which American colonies adopted.
The US gallon differs from the UK Imperial gallon by about 16.5%. This matters for fuel economy: a US MPG figure is lower than the equivalent UK MPG for the same car.
Interesting fact: The United States, Liberia, and Myanmar are the only countries using the US gallon as a primary everyday volume unit.