Convert Pounds per Gallon to Kilograms per Liter
1 pound per gallon (lb/gal) equals 0.1198264273 kilograms per liter (kg/L).
1 lb/gal = 0.1198264273 kg/L
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Pound per Gallon to Kilogram per Liter
- 1 lb/gal = 0.1198264273 kg/L
- 1 kg/L = 8.345404452 lb/gal
- Example: convert 15 lb/gal to kg/L: 15 lb/gal = 15 × 0.1198264273 kg/L = 1.79739641 kg/L
Reference conditions. lb/gal: Per US gallon (231 in³).
Formula
kg/L = lb/gal × 0.1198264273169
or kg/L = lb/gal ÷ 8.345404452019
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 lb/gal = 0.45359237 kg ÷ 0.003785411784 m³ = 119.8264273 kg/m³
- 1 kg/L = 1 kg ÷ 10⁻³ m³ = 1000 kg/m³ = 1 g/cm³
- 1 lb/gal = 119.8264273169 kg/m³ ÷ 1000 kg/m³ per kg/L = 0.1198264273169 kg/L
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Pound per Gallon definition: pound per gallon; Kilogram per Liter definition: kilogram per liter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 7.1 lb/gal converts to 0.8507676339 kg/L.
7.1 lb/gal × 0.1198264273 = 0.8507676339 kg/L - A value of 10 lb/gal is 1.198264273 kg/L.
10 lb/gal × 0.1198264273 = 1.198264273 kg/L
Pound per Gallon to Kilogram per Liter conversion table
| Pounds per Gallon (lb/gal) | Kilograms per Liter (kg/L) |
|---|---|
| 5 lb/gal | 0.5991321366 kg/L |
| 6 lb/gal | 0.7189585639 kg/L |
| 6.1 lb/gal | 0.7309412066 kg/L |
| 7 lb/gal | 0.8387849912 kg/L |
| 7.1 lb/gal | 0.8507676339 kg/L |
| 8.34 lb/gal | 0.9993524038 kg/L |
| 9 lb/gal | 1.078437846 kg/L |
| 9.5 lb/gal | 1.13835106 kg/L |
| 10 lb/gal | 1.198264273 kg/L |
| 12 lb/gal | 1.437917128 kg/L |
| 14 lb/gal | 1.677569982 kg/L |
| 16 lb/gal | 1.917222837 kg/L |
| 18 lb/gal | 2.156875692 kg/L |
Where it's used
Pounds per Gallon are used for drilling-mud weight in the oil and gas industry (ppg), while kilograms per liter appear in fuel densities (petrol ≈ 0.74 kg/L, diesel ≈ 0.84 kg/L). Both measure density (mass per unit volume) and mass concentration, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Pound per Gallon to other density units
| Conversion | 1 lb/gal equals |
|---|---|
| pound per gallon to kilogram per cubic meter | 119.8264273 kg/m³ |
| pound per gallon to gram per cubic centimeter | 0.1198264273 g/cm³ |
| pound per gallon to kilogram per liter | 0.1198264273 kg/L |
| pound per gallon to gram per liter | 119.8264273 g/L |
| pound per gallon to milligram per liter | 119826.4273 mg/L |
| pound per gallon to pound per cubic foot | 7.480519481 lb/ft³ |
| pound per gallon to pound per cubic inch | 0.004329004329 lb/in³ |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms per liter are in 1 pound per gallon?
1 lb/gal = 0.1198264273 kg/L.
How do I convert pounds per gallon to kilograms per liter?
Multiply the value in lb/gal by 0.1198264273, or divide it by 8.345404452. For example, 15 lb/gal × 0.1198264273 = 1.79739641 kg/L.
Is the lb/gal to kg/L 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
- 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.)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 8 (litre).
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