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 Pound per Imperial gallon
Convert pound per gallon (lb/gal) to pound per imperial gallon (lb/imp gal) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert pound per gallon (lb/gal) to pound per imperial gallon (lb/imp gal) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
Pound per Imperial gallon (lb/imp gal) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in imperial gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
lb/imp gal = lb/gal × 1.20095
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Formula
lb/imp gal = lb/gal × 1.20095
lb/gal = lb/imp gal × 0.832674
Conversion table
| 1 lb/gal | 1.20095 lb/imp gal |
| 5 lb/gal | 6.00475 lb/imp gal |
| 10 lb/gal | 12.009499 lb/imp gal |
| 20 lb/gal | 24.018999 lb/imp gal |
| 50 lb/gal | 60.047496 lb/imp gal |
| 100 lb/gal | 120.094993 lb/imp gal |
| 500 lb/gal | 600.474963 lb/imp gal |
| 1000 lb/gal | 1200.949926 lb/imp gal |
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How the formula works
Both pound per gallon and pound per imperial gallon 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 1.20095 to get pound per imperial gallon. To reverse the conversion, multiply a pound per imperial gallon value by 0.832674 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 Pound per Imperial gallon (lb/imp gal)?
Pound per Imperial gallon (lb/imp gal) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in imperial gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
How do I convert pound per gallon to pound per imperial gallon?
Multiply the pound per gallon value by 1.20095 to get the equivalent in pound per imperial gallon. For example, 5 lb/gal × 1.20095 = 6.00475 lb/imp gal.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined using fixed metric and imperial conversion constants, so the factor 1.20095 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert pound per imperial gallon back to pound per gallon?
Yes. Divide the pound per imperial gallon value by 1.20095, or multiply it by 0.832674, to get pound per gallon.
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About converting pound per gallon to pound per imperial gallon
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 Imperial gallon (lb/imp gal) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in imperial gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
Use this calculator to move between pound per gallon and pound per imperial gallon accurately for science, engineering, manufacturing, or everyday density calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.