Mass per volume density.
Pounds per Gallon to Drams per Cup Converter — lb/gal to dr/cup
Convert Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) to Dram per Cup (dr/cup) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per gallon = 16 dram per cup). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Pounds per Gallon to Drams per Cup converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 119.8264273 / 7.489151707.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pounds per Gallon to Drams per Cup
Pound per Gallon and Dram per Cup 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. Pound per Gallon is most often used for us paint and coatings density specifications.
Formula
drams per cup = pounds per gallon × 16
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pound per gallon equals 119.826427317 base units, and 1 dram per cup equals 7.48915170731 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per gallon-to-dram per cup factor of 16.
Simple example
1 lb/gal × 16 = 16 dr/cup
1 pound per gallon = 16 drams per cup.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/gal × 16 = 16,000 dr/cup
1,000 pounds per gallon = 16,000 drams per cup.
Conversion table
| Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) | Dram per Cup (dr/cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/gal | 1.6 dr/cup |
| 1 lb/gal | 16 dr/cup |
| 10 lb/gal | 160 dr/cup |
| 100 lb/gal | 1,600 dr/cup |
| 1,000 lb/gal | 16,000 dr/cup |
| 10,000 lb/gal | 160,000 dr/cup |
Reverse conversion: Dram per Cup to Pound per Gallon
16 dr/cup × 0.0625 = 1 lb/gal
16 drams per cup = 1 pound per gallon.
pounds per gallon = drams per cup × 0.0625
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram per Cup to Pound per Gallon.
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
Understanding the Dram per Cup (dr/cup)
Mass per volume density.
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 drams per cup are in 1 pound per gallon?
1 pound per gallon equals 16 drams per cup, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per gallon to dram per cup?
Multiply the pound per gallon value by 16. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram per cup back to pound per gallon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram per cup equals 0.0625 pounds per gallon. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a dram per cup?
Dram per Cup (dr/cup) is a unit of density.
Is the pound per gallon to dram per cup conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per gallon and dram per cup are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 16 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.
Where is the pound per gallon still used today?
United States (paint, fuel, and industrial liquid density specifications)