How to convert Pounds to Gallons?

The formula to convert pounds to gallons is: 

1 pound (lb) of water = 0.1198264 gallons (gal)

Note: When converting pounds to gallons, it's essential to consider the density of the substance being measured, as this conversion factor is specific to water. For other substances, the conversion factor will be different.

Here are 3 examples of converting pounds of water to gallons:

1. 1 lb = 0.1198264 gal
2. 5 lb = 5 × 0.1198264 gal = 0.599132 gal
3. 10 lb = 10 × 0.1198264 gal = 1.198264 gal.

What are Pounds?

The pound (lb) is a unit of weight used primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, and a handful of other countries that still rely on the Imperial (or “avoirdupois”) system. Its name comes from the Latin libra, which meant “balance” or “scales.” The modern avoirdupois pound was standardized in 1959 as exactly 0.453 592 37 kilograms. Today the pound is commonly used for everyday measurements such as body weight, grocery items, and shipping parcels.

To convert pounds to other units of weight, you can use the following equivalents (all values are based on the exact definition of the pound):

• 1 lb = 0.1198264 gal (gallons)
• 1 lb = 16 oz (avoirdupois ounces)
• 1 lb = 0.453 592 37 kg (kilograms)
• 1 lb = 453.59237 g (grams)
• 1 lb = 0.0714286 st (stone)
• 1 lb = 7000 grains

What are Gallons?

A gallon (gal) is a unit of volume in the US customary and imperial systems of measurement. The term "gallon" is derived from the Old French word "galon," which means "large container." Gallons are mainly used in everyday applications, such as measuring liquids, like water, oil, or juice, and in various industrial and commercial contexts.

To convert gallons to other units of volume, you can use the following conversions:

• 1 gal = 128 fluid ounces (fl oz)
• 1 gal = 8 pints (pt)
• 1 gal = 4 quarts (qt)
• 1 gal = 16 cups
• 1 gal = 3.78541 liters (L),

Pounds to Gallons Conversion Table

This table chart provides pound-to-gallon conversions from 1 to 40 lb (for water). The conversion uses 1 lb ≈ 0.1198 US gallons of water, rounded to 4 decimal places for precision. Note: This applies to water; other liquids require their specific density for accurate conversion.

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Pounds to Kilogram

Pounds to Quarts