Convert lb/gal to kg/L
Enter the number of pounds per gallon (us) that you want to convert to kilograms per liter.
How to Convert Pounds per Gallon (US) to Kilograms per Liter
The pound per gallon (us) and kilogram per liter are both units of density. 1 kilogram per liter equals 8.3454044532 pounds per gallon (us). This means to convert pounds per gallon (us) to kilograms per liter, you divide by 8.3454044532.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 lb/gal (US) to kilograms per liter:
We need to convert pounds per gallon (us) to kilograms per liter
Since 1 kg/L = 8.3454044532 lb/gal (US), divide by 8.3454044532
5 ÷ 8.3454044532 = 0.5991321365
5 lb/gal (US) = 0.5991321365 kg/L
Pound per Gallon (US) to Kilogram per Liter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common pound per gallon (us) to kilogram per liter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Pounds per Gallon (US) (lb/gal (US)) | Kilograms per Liter (kg/L) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb/gal (US) | 0.1198264273 kg/L |
| 2 lb/gal (US) | 0.2396528546 kg/L |
| 5 lb/gal (US) | 0.5991321365 kg/L |
| 10 lb/gal (US) | 1.198264273 kg/L |
| 15 lb/gal (US) | 1.7973964095 kg/L |
| 20 lb/gal (US) | 2.396528546 kg/L |
| 25 lb/gal (US) | 2.9956606825 kg/L |
| 50 lb/gal (US) | 5.991321365 kg/L |
| 100 lb/gal (US) | 11.98264273 kg/L |
About These Units
Pound per Gallon (US) (lb/gal (US))
Pounds per US gallon (lb/gal) is standard for liquid density in America. Water: 8.34 lb/gal. Gasoline: 6.0-6.3 lb/gal. Diesel: 7.1 lb/gal. Milk: 8.6 lb/gal. Paint coverage and mixing ratios often reference lb/gal.
Kilogram per Liter (kg/L)
Kilograms per liter (kg/L) is convenient for liquid measurements, numerically equal to g/cm³ and g/mL. Water is 1 kg/L at 4°C. Gasoline: 0.72-0.78 kg/L. Milk: ~1.03 kg/L. Honey: 1.4 kg/L. Common for fuel and beverage specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert pounds per gallon (us) to kilograms per liter?
To convert pounds per gallon (us) to kilograms per liter, divide the value by 8.3454044532. For example, 10 lb/gal (US) = 1.198264273 kg/L.
How many kilograms per liter are in 1 pound per gallon (us)?
1 pound per gallon (us) equals 0.1198264273 kilograms per liter.
What is the formula for pounds per gallon (us) to kilograms per liter?
The formula is: kg/L = lb/gal (US) ÷ 8.3454044532.