An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities.
Pound to Gallon
Convert Pound to Gallon instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A US liquid gallon equals 4 US quarts, or exactly 3.785411784 liters.
gal = lb × 0.1198264273
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Formula
gal = lb × 0.1198264273
lb = gal × 8.345404452
Conversion table
| 1 lb | 0.119826 gal |
| 5 lb | 0.599132 gal |
| 10 lb | 1.198264 gal |
| 20 lb | 2.396529 gal |
| 50 lb | 5.991321 gal |
| 100 lb | 11.982643 gal |
| 500 lb | 59.913214 gal |
| 1000 lb | 119.826427 gal |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the pound (lb). An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the gallon (gal). A US liquid gallon equals 4 US quarts, or exactly 3.785411784 liters.
How do I convert pound to gallon?
Multiply the pound value by 0.1198264273. For example, 10 lb × 0.1198264273 = 1.198264 gal.
Is the pound to gallon conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses a fixed factor defined for cooking measurement standards, so results are consistent every time.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used when following recipes, adjusting ingredient quantities, or converting between US customary and metric cooking measurements.
Can I convert gallon back to pound?
Yes. Multiply the gallon value by 8.345404452 to get pound.
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About this conversion
This page converts pound (lb) to gallon (gal) within the cooking converter.
An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities. A US liquid gallon equals 4 US quarts, or exactly 3.785411784 liters.
The formula is gal = lb × 0.1198264273, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the cooking converter's reference units.
Results are consistent because the conversion relies on a fixed numerical ratio rather than an estimate.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common pound values already converted to gallon.