Convert US Dry Gallon to Cubic Foot
Convert us dry gallons to cubic feet instantly. 1 us dry gallon = 0.1555570023 cubic foot — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cubic Foot to US Dry Gallon converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
US Dry Gallon
A US dry gallon is 1/8 of a US bushel (4.40488 L).
Based on the historic Winchester bushel of 2,150.42 cubic inches.
Used for dry commodities such as grains and berries.
Winchester measure.
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot is the volume of a cube one foot on a side (28.3168 L).
Derived by cubing the international foot (0.3048 m).
Used for natural gas, refrigerators, shipping and HVAC.
1959 yard agreement.
US Dry Gallon to Cubic Foot conversion formula
The relationship between us dry gallons and cubic feet:
To convert us dry gallons to cubic feet, multiply the value in us dry gallons by 0.1555570023. To reverse, multiply cubic feet by 6.4285116396.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cubic feet updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Cubic Foot to US Dry Gallon converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert us dry gallons to cubic feet
- Write down the value in us dry gallons (dry gal).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.1555570023.
- The product is the equivalent value in cubic feet (ft³).
- To reverse, multiply the cubic foot value by 6.4285116396.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 dry gal to ft³:
1 × 0.1555570023 = 0.1555570023 ft³
Example 2 — Convert 100 dry gal to ft³:
100 × 0.1555570023 = 15.5557002315 ft³
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-us dry gallon fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between us dry gallons and cubic feet daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 dry gal × 0.1555570023 = 1.5555700231 ft³
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 us dry gallons wide. Converting to cubic feet is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 dry gal × 0.1555570023 = 0.7777850116 ft³
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-us dry gallon school ruler converts cleanly to cubic feet — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 dry gal × 0.1555570023 = 4.6667100694 ft³
US Dry Gallon to Cubic Foot conversion table
Standard reference values for converting us dry gallons to cubic feet:
| US Dry Gallon [dry gal] | Cubic Foot [ft³] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00155557 |
| 0.1 | 0.0155557002 |
| 1 | 0.1555570023 |
| 2 | 0.3111140046 |
| 3 | 0.4666710069 |
| 4 | 0.6222280093 |
| 5 | 0.7777850116 |
| 10 | 1.5555700231 |
| 20 | 3.1111400463 |
| 30 | 4.6667100694 |
| 40 | 6.2222800926 |
| 50 | 7.7778501157 |
| 100 | 15.5557002315 |
| 500 | 77.7785011574 |
| 1000 | 155.5570023148 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 dry gal = 0.1555570023 ft³) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.