Pound per US Gallon

lb/gal

US liquid density unit

About Pound per US Gallon (lb/gal)

Pounds per US gallon is the standard density unit for liquids in the United States. Water weighs about 8.34 lb/gal, gasoline about 6.1 lb/gal, and diesel fuel approximately 7.1 lb/gal. The API gravity scale used in the petroleum industry is derived from density in pounds per gallon.

Category
Density
Symbol
lb/gal
Also known as
lb/gal US pounds per gallon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pound per US Gallon (lb/gal)?

US liquid density unit

How many Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³) are in one Pound per US Gallon (lb/gal)?

One Pound per US Gallon (lb/gal) equals 119.8264 Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³).

How many Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm³) are in one Pound per US Gallon (lb/gal)?

One Pound per US Gallon (lb/gal) equals 0.119826 Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm³).

How many Kilogram per Liter (kg/L) are in one Pound per US Gallon (lb/gal)?

One Pound per US Gallon (lb/gal) equals 0.119826 Kilogram per Liter (kg/L).

How do I convert Pound per US Gallon to Kilogram per Cubic Meter?

To convert Pound per US Gallon to Kilogram per Cubic Meter, multiply the value by 119.8264 (1 lb/gal = 119.8264 kg/m³).