CCF to Gallons Conversion
Convert between CCF (centum cubic feet) and gallons for water usage calculations
Convert CCF and Gallons
1 CCF = 100 cubic feet = 748.0519 gallons
US liquid gallons (3.785 liters)
Conversion Results
Common Water Usage Conversions
CCF to Gallons
1 CCF = 748.05 gallons
5 CCF = 3,740.26 gallons
10 CCF = 7,480.52 gallons
25 CCF = 18,701.30 gallons
Typical Household Usage
1-2 people: 6-12 CCF/month
3-4 people: 12-16 CCF/month
5+ people: 16-20 CCF/month
Gallons to CCF
1,000 gallons = 1.34 CCF
5,000 gallons = 6.68 CCF
10,000 gallons = 13.37 CCF
25,000 gallons = 33.42 CCF
Water Activities
Pool (20,000 gal): ≈ 26.7 CCF
Lawn sprinkler: ≈ 2-5 CCF/month
Car wash: ≈ 0.04 CCF (30 gallons)
Quick Reference
Basic Conversion
Volume Equivalents
What is CCF?
Centum Cubic Feet
CCF stands for "centum cubic feet" where "centum" is Latin for "hundred"
Volume Measurement
1 CCF = 100 cubic feet = 748.0519 US gallons exactly
Common Applications
Utility Bills
Water and gas companies use CCF to measure consumption on monthly bills.
Water Management
Municipalities track water usage and consumption patterns using CCF.
Business Planning
• Restaurant water usage
• Industrial processes
• Irrigation systems
• Swimming pool filling
Understanding CCF and Gallons Conversion
What is CCF?
CCF stands for "centum cubic feet," where "centum" is Latin for "hundred." It represents a unit of volume equal to 100 cubic feet. This unit is commonly used by utility companies in the United States to measure water and natural gas consumption.
CCF Characteristics
- • 1 CCF = 100 cubic feet (exactly)
- • 1 CCF = 748.0519 US gallons (exactly)
- • 1 CCF = 2,831.7 liters
- • Used primarily in utility billing
Practical Examples
- • Average family: 10-15 CCF/month
- • Pool fill (20,000 gal): ~26.7 CCF
- • Lawn irrigation: 2-5 CCF/month
Why Convert to Gallons?
While CCF is used on utility bills, gallons are much more familiar to most people. Converting CCF to gallons helps you understand your actual water consumption in terms you can relate to everyday activities.
Benefits of Understanding Gallons
- • Easier to visualize consumption
- • Compare with household activities
- • Better water conservation awareness
- • Budgeting and planning
Water Usage Context
- • Shower: 17-25 gallons (10 minutes)
- • Dishwasher: 6-10 gallons per load
- • Laundry: 25-40 gallons per load
- • Toilet flush: 1.6-7 gallons
🔢 Conversion Formulas
CCF to Gallons: gallons = CCF × 748.0519
Example: 10 CCF × 748.0519 = 7,480.519 gallons
Gallons to CCF: CCF = gallons ÷ 748.0519
Example: 5,000 gallons ÷ 748.0519 = 6.68 CCF
💡 Practical Tips
Reading Bills: Find CCF on your water bill to calculate actual gallons used
Conservation: Track monthly CCF to monitor water usage trends
Budgeting: Use conversion to estimate costs per gallon
Planning: Calculate pool filling costs using CCF rates