CCF to Gallons Converter
Convert CCF (hundred cubic feet) to gallons and understand your water bill. See equivalents in cubic meters and liters for complete water volume analysis.
How many gallons are in a CCF?
One CCF (100 cubic feet) of water equals approximately 748 gallons. The exact conversion: 1 cubic foot = 7.480519 gallons (US liquid). Therefore, 1 CCF = 100 × 7.480519 = 748.05 gallons. Water utilities commonly use CCF (also called HCF) for billing. This means each CCF on your water bill represents about 748 gallons of water usage. For comparison, a standard bathtub holds about 40 gallons, so 1 CCF = about 19 full bathtubs. A 10-minute shower uses about 20 gallons, so 1 CCF = about 37 showers.
How do I convert CCF to gallons?
To convert CCF to gallons: multiply CCF by 748.05. Formula: Gallons = CCF × 748.05. Examples: 1 CCF = 748 gallons. 5 CCF = 3,740 gallons. 10 CCF = 7,481 gallons. For reverse (gallons to CCF): divide gallons by 748.05. Formula: CCF = Gallons ÷ 748.05. Examples: 1000 gallons = 1.34 CCF. 5000 gallons = 6.68 CCF. 10000 gallons = 13.37 CCF. Water bills in the US typically charge per CCF or per 1000 gallons, so this conversion helps verify billing accuracy.
What is CCF on my water bill?
CCF (Centum Cubic Feet) or HCF (Hundred Cubic Feet) is the standard billing unit for water usage in most US cities. 1 CCF = 748 gallons. Typical residential water usage: 1 person household: 3-4 CCF/month (2,244-2,992 gallons). 2 person household: 5-7 CCF/month (3,740-5,236 gallons). 4 person household: 8-12 CCF/month (5,984-8,977 gallons). Summer usage can be 2-3x higher due to lawn watering and gardening. Your bill typically shows a base charge plus a usage charge per CCF or per 1000 gallons.
How does CCF compare to other water billing units?
Water billing units vary by region: CCF (100 cubic feet) = 748 gallons, used widely in US. HCF (same as CCF, "Hundred Cubic Feet"). Thousand gallons (kGal) = 1,000 gallons = 1.337 CCF. Cubic meter (m³) = 264.17 gallons = 0.353 CCF, used in metric countries and some US cities. CCF is preferred by utilities because 1 CCF is a convenient billing increment - typical monthly usage is 5-15 CCF, making bills easy to read. To convert your bill between units: 1 CCF = 748 gallons = 2.83 cubic meters = 2832 liters.