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 Pound per Gallon
Convert pound per cup (lb/cup) to pound per gallon (lb/gal) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
lb/gal = lb/cup × 16
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Formula
lb/gal = lb/cup × 16
lb/cup = lb/gal × 0.0625
Conversion table
| 1 lb/cup | 16 lb/gal |
| 5 lb/cup | 80 lb/gal |
| 10 lb/cup | 160 lb/gal |
| 20 lb/cup | 320 lb/gal |
| 50 lb/cup | 800 lb/gal |
| 100 lb/cup | 1600 lb/gal |
| 500 lb/cup | 8000 lb/gal |
| 1000 lb/cup | 16000 lb/gal |
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How the formula works
Both pound per cup and pound 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 16 to get pound per gallon. To reverse the conversion, multiply a pound per gallon value by 0.0625 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 Pound per Gallon (lb/gal)?
Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
How do I convert pound per cup to pound per gallon?
Multiply the pound per cup value by 16 to get the equivalent in pound per gallon. For example, 5 lb/cup × 16 = 80 lb/gal.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined using fixed metric and imperial conversion constants, so the factor 16 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert pound per gallon back to pound per cup?
Yes. Divide the pound per gallon value by 16, or multiply it by 0.0625, to get pound per cup.
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About converting pound per cup to pound 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. Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
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