Pound per Pint (lb/pt) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in pint, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
Pound per Pint to Pound per Gallon
Convert pound per pint (lb/pt) to pound per gallon (lb/gal) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
lb/gal = lb/pt × 8
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Formula
lb/gal = lb/pt × 8
lb/pt = lb/gal × 0.125
Conversion table
| 1 lb/pt | 8 lb/gal |
| 5 lb/pt | 40 lb/gal |
| 10 lb/pt | 80 lb/gal |
| 20 lb/pt | 160 lb/gal |
| 50 lb/pt | 400 lb/gal |
| 100 lb/pt | 800 lb/gal |
| 500 lb/pt | 4000 lb/gal |
| 1000 lb/pt | 8000 lb/gal |
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How the formula works
Both pound per pint and pound per gallon measure the same physical quantity (mass per unit volume), so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in pound per pint by 8 to get pound per gallon. To reverse the conversion, multiply a pound per gallon value by 0.125 to get back to pound per pint.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pound per Pint (lb/pt)?
Pound per Pint (lb/pt) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in pint, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
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.
How do I convert pound per pint to pound per gallon?
Multiply the pound per pint value by 8 to get the equivalent in pound per gallon. For example, 5 lb/pt × 8 = 40 lb/gal.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined using fixed metric and imperial conversion constants, so the factor 8 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert pound per gallon back to pound per pint?
Yes. Divide the pound per gallon value by 8, or multiply it by 0.125, to get pound per pint.
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About converting pound per pint to pound per gallon
Pound per Pint (lb/pt) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in pint, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value. Pound per Gallon (lb/gal) expresses mass in pound per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
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