Pound per Cup (lb/cup) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in cup, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
Pound per Cup to Kilogram per Gallon
Convert pound per cup (lb/cup) to kilogram per gallon (kg/gal) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert pound per cup (lb/cup) to kilogram per gallon (kg/gal) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Kilogram per Gallon (kg/gal) expresses mass in kilogram per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
kg/gal = lb/cup × 7.257478
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Formula
kg/gal = lb/cup × 7.257478
lb/cup = kg/gal × 0.137789
Conversion table
| 1 lb/cup | 7.257478 kg/gal |
| 5 lb/cup | 36.28739 kg/gal |
| 10 lb/cup | 72.574779 kg/gal |
| 20 lb/cup | 145.149558 kg/gal |
| 50 lb/cup | 362.873896 kg/gal |
| 100 lb/cup | 725.747792 kg/gal |
| 500 lb/cup | 3628.73896 kg/gal |
| 1000 lb/cup | 7257.47792 kg/gal |
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How the formula works
Both pound per cup and kilogram per gallon measure the same physical quantity (mass per unit volume), so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in pound per cup by 7.257478 to get kilogram per gallon. To reverse the conversion, multiply a kilogram per gallon value by 0.137789 to get back to pound per cup.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pound per Cup (lb/cup)?
Pound per Cup (lb/cup) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in cup, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
What is Kilogram per Gallon (kg/gal)?
Kilogram per Gallon (kg/gal) expresses mass in kilogram per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
How do I convert pound per cup to kilogram per gallon?
Multiply the pound per cup value by 7.257478 to get the equivalent in kilogram per gallon. For example, 5 lb/cup × 7.257478 = 36.28739 kg/gal.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined using fixed metric and imperial conversion constants, so the factor 7.257478 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert kilogram per gallon back to pound per cup?
Yes. Divide the kilogram per gallon value by 7.257478, or multiply it by 0.137789, to get pound per cup.
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About converting pound per cup to kilogram per gallon
Pound per Cup (lb/cup) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in cup, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value. Kilogram per Gallon (kg/gal) expresses mass in kilogram per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
Use this calculator to move between pound per cup and kilogram per gallon accurately for science, engineering, manufacturing, or everyday density calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.