Determine how many gallons your pots contains

 If you grow your plants in pots you should find this post very useful. We will be talking about how to determine how many gallons are in your pot. Knowing the size of your pots is vital to the success of your garden in various ways. For starters certain species require a specific amount of room for them to grow and thrive. Each pot may vary depending on the manufacture as some pots are not all cylinders but here is a rough estimate that you can use.

Gallons vs Pot Sizes:
1 Gallon - 7" x 5.5"
2 Gallon - 8" x 7"
3 Gallon - 10" x 8.5"
5 Gallon - 12"x10.5"
7 Gallon - 14" x 10.5"
10 Gallon - 16" x 12.5"
15 Gallon - 18"x14.5"
20 Gallon - 20 x 14.5"
25 Gallon - 21" x 16.5"
30 Gallon - 24" x 16.5"
45 Gallon - 27" x 18"
65 Gallon - 32" x 18"
100 Gallon - 38" x 20"
200 Gallon - 50" x 24"

Pot sizes – centimeters to inches to gallons conversion to liters
10cm pot = 4 inch pot= pint (0.5 quart) = 0.5L
13-15cm pot = 5-6 inch pot = quart (0.25 gal) = 1L
18-20cm pot = 7-8 inch pot= 1 gal = 4L
22cm pot = 8.5 inch pot = 2 gal = 7.5L
25cm pot = 10 inch pot = 3 gal = 11L
30cm pot = 12 inch pot = 5 gal = 19L
36cm pot = 14 inch pot= 7 gal = 26L
41cm pot = 16 inch pot= 10 gal = 38L
46cm pot = 18 inch pot = 15 gal = 57L
61cm pot = 24 inch pot = 25 gal = 95L
76cm pot = 30 inch pot= 30 gal = 114L

When will this information come in handy? For the urban gardener or for those who choose to place their plants in pots it is key to know the size of your pot you place your plants into. First off you don't want to select a pot that is too small as it can stunt the growth of the plant. Secondly choosing the wrong size can all together kill your precious plant you worked so hard to grow. Another advantage of knowing how many gallons your pots contain is it lets you know how much soil you need for each pot. On top of that, it lets you know a specific measurement on how to feed your plants when using fertilizers. Size does matter.

 

When deciding on how big you should go when planning to re-pot or transplant your plants keep in mind this key element. You should have at least half the volume of the size of the mature plants. For example, if you have a plant that grows 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide, your pots should be no smaller than 1 to 1.5 feet tall by 1 to 1.5 feet wide. Pots are an essential gardening tool especially if you are an urban gardener who is unable to plant in the ground or need to bring in your plants for the winter. With that said not all pots are created equal.

In conclusion, make sure you get to know the needs of your plants. Do your research on how much space they will need and how big they can get. Plan a head so you can have a successful garden for years to come. Roll your sleeves up and get dirty!