Convert liters to pounds

Please provide values below to convert liters [L] to pounds, or vice versa.

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Note: This conversion assumes water (1 L ≈ 2.20 lb). Different liquids have different densities.

How to convert Liters to Pounds?

The formula to convert liters to pounds is: 

1 liter (L) of water = 2.20462 pounds (lb)

Note: When converting liters to pounds, 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. The density of the substance will affect the weight, so this conversion is only accurate for water.

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

  1. 1 L = 2.20462 lb
  2. 5 L = 5 × 2.20462 lb = 11.0231 lb
  3. 10 L = 10 × 2.20462 lb = 22.0462 lb

 

What are Liters and Pounds?

A liter (L) is a unit of volume in the metric system, while a pound (lb) is a unit of weight or mass in the US customary and imperial systems of measurement. Liters are mainly used in scientific, technical, and everyday applications, such as measuring liquids, like water, oil, or juice. Pounds are commonly used in various contexts, including commerce, science, and everyday life.

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

  • 1 L = 33.814 fluid ounces (fl oz)
  • 1 L = 1.05669 quarts (qt)
  • 1 L = 0.264172 gallons (gal)
  • 1 L = 1000 milliliters (mL)
  • 1 L = 1000000 microliters (μL)

To convert pounds to other units of weight, you can use the following conversions:

  • 1 lb = 16 ounces (oz)
  • 1 lb = 0.453592 kilograms (kg)
  • 1 lb = 453.592 grams (g)
  • 1 lb = 7000 grains
  • 1 lb = 0.0714286 stones.

 

Liters to Pounds Conversion Table

This table provides liter-to-pound conversions from 1 to 20 L (for water). The conversion uses 1 L ≈ 2.2046 lb of water, rounded to 4 decimal places for precision. Note: This applies to water; other liquids require their specific density for accurate conversion.

LitersPounds (water)
1 L2.2046 lb
1.5 L3.3069 lb
2 L4.4092 lb
2.5 L5.5116 lb
3 L6.6139 lb
3.5 L7.7162 lb
4 L8.8185 lb
4.5 L9.9208 lb
5 L11.0231 lb
5.5 L12.1254 lb
6 L13.2277 lb
6.5 L14.3300 lb
7 L15.4324 lb
7.5 L16.5347 lb
8 L17.6370 lb
8.5 L18.7393 lb
9 L19.8416 lb
9.5 L20.9439 lb
10 L22.0462 lb
10.5 L23.1485 lb
11 L24.2508 lb
11.5 L25.3532 lb
12 L26.4555 lb
12.5 L27.5578 lb
13 L28.6601 lb
13.5 L29.7624 lb
14 L30.8647 lb
14.5 L31.9671 lb
15 L33.0694 lb
15.5 L34.1717 lb
16 L35.2740 lb
16.5 L36.3763 lb
17 L37.4786 lb
17.5 L38.5809 lb
18 L39.6832 lb
18.5 L40.7856 lb
19 L41.8879 lb
19.5 L42.9902 lb
20 L44.0925 lb

 

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