Mass per volume density.
Pounds per Imperial gallon to Pounds per Gallon Converter — lb/imp gal to lb/gal
Convert Pound per Imperial gallon (lb/imp gal) to Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per imperial gallon = 0.8326741846 pound per gallon). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Pounds per Imperial gallon to Pounds per Gallon converter
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Convert thousands of mass-per-volume density combinations for science, engineering, agriculture, and fluids.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 99.77637266 / 119.8264273.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pounds per Imperial gallon to Pounds per Gallon
Pound per Imperial gallon and Pound per Gallon both measure density — mass per unit volume — a property used to identify materials, check manufacturing quality, and predict whether something floats or sinks. As a fixed reference point, water has a density of exactly 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL) at its temperature of maximum density, which is why many density figures in science and engineering are quoted relative to water. Both are mass per volume density units.
Formula
pounds per gallon = pounds per imperial gallon × 0.832674184629
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pound per imperial gallon equals 99.7763726631 base units, and 1 pound per gallon equals 119.826427317 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per imperial gallon-to-pound per gallon factor of 0.832674184629.
Simple example
1 lb/imp gal × 0.8326741846 = 0.8326741846 lb/gal
1 pound per imperial gallon = 0.8326741846 pounds per gallon.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/imp gal × 0.8326741846 = 832.6741846 lb/gal
1,000 pounds per imperial gallon = 832.6741846 pounds per gallon.
Conversion table
| Pound per Imperial gallon (lb/imp gal) | Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/imp gal | 0.0832674185 lb/gal |
| 1 lb/imp gal | 0.8326741846 lb/gal |
| 10 lb/imp gal | 8.326741846 lb/gal |
| 100 lb/imp gal | 83.26741846 lb/gal |
| 1,000 lb/imp gal | 832.6741846 lb/gal |
| 10,000 lb/imp gal | 8,326.741846 lb/gal |
Reverse conversion: Pound per Gallon to Pound per Imperial gallon
0.8326741846 lb/gal × 1.200949926 = 1 lb/imp gal
0.8326741846 pounds per gallon = 1 pounds per imperial gallon.
pounds per imperial gallon = pounds per gallon × 1.2009499255
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pound per Gallon to Pound per Imperial gallon.
Understanding the Pound per Imperial gallon (lb/imp gal)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Pound per Gallon
Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) measures density. The US customary unit for liquid density, based on the US gallon (231 cubic inches). It is classified as a US customary density unit.
Where it's used: United States (paint, fuel, and industrial liquid density specifications)
lb/gal vs. lb/ft³. Both are US customary density units; they're related through the real, fixed relationship between the US gallon and the cubic foot (1 cubic foot ≈ 7.48 US gallons), not a round conversion factor.
Uses of the Pound per Gallon today
- US paint and coatings density specifications
- US fuel and petroleum liquid density specs
- Industrial liquid handling and shipping weight calculations
Pound per Gallon — sources
- NIST Handbook 44 — General tables of units including US customary density measures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pounds per gallon are in 1 pound per imperial gallon?
1 pound per imperial gallon equals 0.8326741846 pounds per gallon, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per imperial gallon to pound per gallon?
Multiply the pound per imperial gallon value by 0.8326741846. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pound per gallon back to pound per imperial gallon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pound per gallon equals 1.200949926 pounds per imperial gallon. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a pound per imperial gallon?
Pound per Imperial gallon (lb/imp gal) is a unit of density.
What is a pound per gallon?
Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) measures density. The US customary unit for liquid density, based on the US gallon (231 cubic inches). It is classified as a US customary density unit.
Is the pound per imperial gallon to pound per gallon conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per imperial gallon and pound per gallon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.8326741846 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What is the difference between lb/gal vs. lb/ft³?
Both are US customary density units; they're related through the real, fixed relationship between the US gallon and the cubic foot (1 cubic foot ≈ 7.48 US gallons), not a round conversion factor.