Convert Kilograms per Liter to Pounds per Gallon
1 kilogram per liter (kg/L) equals 8.345404452 pounds per gallon (lb/gal).
1 kg/L = 8.345404452 lb/gal
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kilogram per Liter to Pound per Gallon
- 1 kg/L = 8.345404452 lb/gal
- 1 lb/gal = 0.1198264273 kg/L
- Example: convert 15 kg/L to lb/gal: 15 kg/L = 15 × 8.345404452 lb/gal = 125.1810668 lb/gal
Reference conditions. lb/gal: Per US gallon (231 in³).
Formula
lb/gal = kg/L × 8.345404452019
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kg/L = 1 kg ÷ 10⁻³ m³ = 1000 kg/m³ = 1 g/cm³
- 1 lb/gal = 0.45359237 kg ÷ 0.003785411784 m³ = 119.8264273 kg/m³
- 1 kg/L = 1000 kg/m³ ÷ 119.8264273169 kg/m³ per lb/gal = 8.345404452019 lb/gal
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram per Liter definition: kilogram per liter; Pound per Gallon definition: pound per gallon.
Worked examples
- A reading of 0.84 kg/L converts to 7.01013974 lb/gal.
0.84 kg/L × 8.345404452 = 7.01013974 lb/gal - A value of 1.03 kg/L is 8.595766586 lb/gal.
1.03 kg/L × 8.345404452 = 8.595766586 lb/gal
Kilogram per Liter to Pound per Gallon conversion table
| Kilograms per Liter (kg/L) | Pounds per Gallon (lb/gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.72 kg/L | 6.008691205 lb/gal |
| 0.75 kg/L | 6.259053339 lb/gal |
| 0.84 kg/L | 7.01013974 lb/gal |
| 0.92 kg/L | 7.677772096 lb/gal |
| 1 kg/L | 8.345404452 lb/gal |
| 1.03 kg/L | 8.595766586 lb/gal |
| 1.26 kg/L | 10.51520961 lb/gal |
| 1.84 kg/L | 15.35554419 lb/gal |
Where it's used
Kilograms per Liter are used for fuel densities (petrol ≈ 0.74 kg/L, diesel ≈ 0.84 kg/L), while pounds per gallon appear in drilling-mud weight in the oil and gas industry (ppg). Both measure density (mass per unit volume) and mass concentration, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilogram per Liter to other density units
| Conversion | 1 kg/L equals |
|---|---|
| kilogram per liter to kilogram per cubic meter | 1000 kg/m³ |
| kilogram per liter to gram per cubic centimeter | 1 g/cm³ |
| kilogram per liter to gram per liter | 1000 g/L |
| kilogram per liter to milligram per liter | 1000000 mg/L |
| kilogram per liter to pound per cubic foot | 62.42796058 lb/ft³ |
| kilogram per liter to pound per cubic inch | 0.036127292 lb/in³ |
| kilogram per liter to pound per gallon | 8.345404452 lb/gal |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds per gallon are in 1 kilogram per liter?
1 kg/L = 8.345404452 lb/gal.
How do I convert kilograms per liter to pounds per gallon?
Multiply the value in kg/L by 8.345404452. For example, 15 kg/L × 8.345404452 = 125.1810668 lb/gal.
Is the kg/L to lb/gal conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 8 (litre).
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "pound per gallon (U.S.)".
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