Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
Pound per Gallon to Dram per Cup
Convert pound per gallon (lb/gal) to dram per cup (dr/cup) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Dram per Cup (dr/cup) expresses mass in dram per unit volume in cup, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
dr/cup = lb/gal × 16
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Formula
dr/cup = lb/gal × 16
lb/gal = dr/cup × 0.0625
Conversion table
| 1 lb/gal | 16 dr/cup |
| 5 lb/gal | 80 dr/cup |
| 10 lb/gal | 160 dr/cup |
| 20 lb/gal | 320 dr/cup |
| 50 lb/gal | 800 dr/cup |
| 100 lb/gal | 1600 dr/cup |
| 500 lb/gal | 8000 dr/cup |
| 1000 lb/gal | 16000 dr/cup |
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How the formula works
Both pound per gallon and dram per cup measure the same physical quantity (mass per unit volume), so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in pound per gallon by 16 to get dram per cup. To reverse the conversion, multiply a dram per cup value by 0.0625 to get back to pound per gallon.
Frequently asked questions
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.
What is Dram per Cup (dr/cup)?
Dram per Cup (dr/cup) expresses mass in dram per unit volume in cup, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
How do I convert pound per gallon to dram per cup?
Multiply the pound per gallon value by 16 to get the equivalent in dram per cup. For example, 5 lb/gal × 16 = 80 dr/cup.
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 dram per cup back to pound per gallon?
Yes. Divide the dram per cup value by 16, or multiply it by 0.0625, to get pound per gallon.
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About converting pound per gallon to dram per cup
Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value. Dram per Cup (dr/cup) expresses mass in dram per unit volume in cup, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
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