answersLogoWhite

0

A gallon of water occupies 231 cubic inches of space, as there are 231 cubic inches in a gallon. To find the area it fills in inches, we need to divide this volume by the height at which the water is spread. If we assume the water is spread evenly at a height of 1 inch, the area covered by a gallon of water would be 231 square inches.

User Avatar

ProfBot

4mo ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

MaxineMaxine
I respect you enough to keep it real.
Chat with Maxine
CoachCoach
Success isn't just about winning—it's about vision, patience, and playing the long game.
Chat with Coach
JordanJordan
Looking for a career mentor? I've seen my fair share of shake-ups.
Chat with Jordan
More answers

Inches are a measure of length, and gallons is a measure of volume.

However, volume can be measured in units of length cubed (because, for instance, the volume of a cube is the length of each side cubed).

The are 231 cubic inches (or in3) per gallon.

User Avatar

Wiki User

17y ago
User Avatar

It depends on how deep the water is over the area it covers. 1 gallon = 231 cubic inches. If the water is 1 inch deep, it can cover an area of 231 square inches. If it's 231 inches deep, it can only cover an area of 1 square inch.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
User Avatar

A gallon of water would fill about 231 cubic inches of space. This is because 1 gallon is equal to approximately 231 cubic inches of volume.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

10mo ago
User Avatar

Inch is a unit of length, gallon is a unit of volume. You don't convert one to the other. Cubic inches perhaps, but not inches.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
User Avatar

Inches are not in any way compatible with gallons.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
User Avatar

A gallon is one possible measure of volume. The question does not make sense.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
User Avatar

One gallon = 231 cubic inches

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How much area does a gallon of water fill in inches?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about Natural Sciences

In a ratio of 4 ounces of pesticide to 1 gallon of water how much pesticide is needed to fill a 30 gallon tank?

To fill the 30-gallon tank, you would need to use the pesticide and water in a ratio of 4 ounces to 1 gallon. Therefore, you would need 120 ounces (30 gallons x 4 ounces) of pesticide to fill the 30-gallon tank.


How do you measure 1 gallon of plums?

Find a container with gallon gradients (lines) at 1 gallon and 2 gallons. Fill the container with one gallon of water. Now add the plums until the water level reaches the two gallon line. Remove the water, and you now have 1 gallon of plums.


How do you get 4 gallons with a 3 gallon can and a 5 gallon can?

Fill the 5 gallon can completely. Then pour the water from the 5 gallon can into the 3 gallon can until it's full, leaving 2 gallons in the 5 gallon can. Next, empty the 3 gallon can and pour the remaining 2 gallons from the 5 gallon can into it. Finally, fill the 5 gallon can and pour water into the 3 gallon can until it's full, which removes 1 gallon from the 5 gallon can. This leaves exactly 4 gallons in the 5 gallon can.


How many gallons of water is needed to fill a 4 inch by 12 inch tube?

To find the volume of the tube, use the formula for the volume of a cylinder: V = πr^2h. Given that the tube has a diameter of 4 inches (radius = 2 inches) and a height of 12 inches, plug these values into the formula to calculate the volume. Once you have the volume in cubic inches, convert it to gallons using the conversion factor 1 gallon = 231 cubic inches.


How many gallons of water is needed to fill a tub that is 60 inches long 32 inches wide and 20 inches high?

To calculate the volume of the tub in cubic inches, multiply the three dimensions (60 x 32 x 20). Then convert the volume to gallons by dividing by 231 (there are 231 cubic inches in a gallon). So, the tub would need approximately (60 x 32 x 20) / 231 gallons of water to fill up.