How many gallons are in one cubic foot of water?

One cubic foot of water is equivalent to 7.5 gallons. This conversion is rooted in the fact that a cubic foot measures volume, and the gallon is a unit of liquid measure.

To better understand this, it's helpful to know that there are 12 inches in a foot. When calculating the volume of a cubic foot, you find that a cube with each side measuring one foot encompasses a total volume of 1,728 cubic inches (since 12 inches x 12 inches x 12 inches = 1,728 cubic inches). Given that there are approximately 231 cubic inches in one gallon, you can divide 1,728 cubic inches by 231 cubic inches per gallon to arrive at 7.48 gallons, which is typically rounded to 7.5 gallons for convenience in practical use.

This understanding is particularly relevant for aquatic pest control, as accurate measurements are crucial for applying the right amounts of treatment products to bodies of water.