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Converting to litres and gallons
One cubic metre is exactly a thousand litres. US gallons are about 264.17 per cubic metre.
The Formula
litres = cubic metres x 1000
One cubic metre is exactly a thousand litres. US gallons are about 264.17 per cubic metre.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| litres | Litres | litres | Metric volume, used for chemical dosing. |
| gallons | US gallons | gallons | Imperial volume, about 264.17 per cubic metre. |
What Each Symbol Means
litreslitres
Litres
Metric volume, used for chemical dosing.
gallonsgallons
US gallons
Imperial volume, about 264.17 per cubic metre.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate a pool volume page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate A Pool Volume, filed under Everyday Life. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.