Pounds to US Gallons Converter
Convert pounds (lb) to US gallons (gal)
Result
1 lb of water = 0.1198264273 gal
1 lb in other units
- 1Enter a valueType the number to convert
- 2Pick the unitsChoose what to convert from and to
- 3Read the resultSee it in every other unit too
How to convert pounds to US gallons
Weight and volume are linked by density. Water weighs 1 gram per millilitre, so for water gal = lb × 0.1198264 (water). For other substances, pick one above.
gal = lb × 0.1198264 (water)
500 lb of water = 59.91321 gal
Other substances
1 lb is milk 0.1163 gal, cooking oil 0.1302 gal, ghee (melted) 0.1317 gal, honey 0.08438 gal. Lighter substances such as oil take up more volume for the same weight.
About pounds (lb)
A pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg.
About US gallons (gal)
A US gallon is about 3.785 litres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons are in one pound?
For water, one pound is 0.1198264 US gallons. For other substances it depends on density: milk 0.1163 gal, cooking oil 0.1302 gal, ghee (melted) 0.1317 gal, honey 0.08438 gal.
Is the lb to gal conversion the same for every liquid?
No. Weight and volume are linked by density, so oil, milk and honey all give different answers. Pick the substance in the converter above.
How do I convert pounds to US gallons?
Turn the weight into grams, divide by the density in g/mL to get millilitres, then convert to US gallons. For water: 500 lb = 59.91321 gal.