Mass per volume density.
Pounds per Gallon to Short tons per Gallon Converter — lb/gal to ton/gal
Convert Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) to Short ton per Gallon (ton/gal) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per gallon = 0.0005 short ton per gallon). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Pounds per Gallon to Short tons per Gallon converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 119.8264273 / 239652.8546.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pounds per Gallon to Short tons per Gallon
Pound per Gallon and Short ton 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. Pound per Gallon is most often used for us paint and coatings density specifications.
Formula
short tons per gallon = pounds per gallon × 0.0005
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 short ton per gallon equals 239652.854634 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per gallon-to-short ton per gallon factor of 0.0005.
Simple example
1 lb/gal × 0.0005 = 0.0005 ton/gal
1 pound per gallon = 0.0005 short tons per gallon.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/gal × 0.0005 = 0.5 ton/gal
1,000 pounds per gallon = 0.5 short tons per gallon.
Conversion table
| Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) | Short ton per Gallon (ton/gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/gal | 0.00005 ton/gal |
| 1 lb/gal | 0.0005 ton/gal |
| 10 lb/gal | 0.005 ton/gal |
| 100 lb/gal | 0.05 ton/gal |
| 1,000 lb/gal | 0.5 ton/gal |
| 10,000 lb/gal | 5 ton/gal |
Reverse conversion: Short ton per Gallon to Pound per Gallon
0.0005 ton/gal × 2000 = 1 lb/gal
0.0005 short tons per gallon = 1 pounds per gallon.
pounds per gallon = short tons per gallon × 2000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Short ton per Gallon 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 Short ton per Gallon (ton/gal)
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 short tons per gallon are in 1 pound per gallon?
1 pound per gallon equals 0.0005 short tons per gallon, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per gallon to short ton per gallon?
Multiply the pound per gallon value by 0.0005. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert short ton per gallon back to pound per gallon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 short ton per gallon equals 2,000 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 short ton per gallon?
Short ton per Gallon (ton/gal) is a unit of density.
Is the pound per gallon to short ton per gallon conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per gallon and short ton per gallon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0005 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)