Convert Kg per Litre to Pounds per Gallon


What is Kg per Litre (kg/L)?

  • It means how many kilograms (weight) of something are in one litre (volume) of liquid.
  • Example: If something weighs 1 kg in 1 litre, its density is 1 kg/L.

What is Pounds per Gallon (lb/gal)?

  • It means how many pounds (weight) of something are in one gallon (volume) of liquid.
  • Example: If something weighs 8 pounds in 1 gallon, its density is 8 lb/gal.

Why convert?

  • Different countries use different units.
  • Farmers may get measurements in kg/L but need them in lb/gal or vice versa.
  • Converting helps compare, measure, or use information properly.

How to convert kg/L to lb/gal?

  1. Understand the units:

    • 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.20462 pounds (lb)
    • 1 litre (L) = 0.264172 gallons (gal)

  2. Formula:

  3. Simplify:

 

 

 

Example:

If you have 1.2 kg/L and want to convert to lb/gal:

1.2×8.3454=10.0145 lb/gal

So, 1.2 kg/L equals about 10.01 lb/gal.

Summary for the Farmer:

  • Multiply the value in kg/L by 8.3454 to get the value in lb/gal.
  • Use a calculator, type the number in kg/L, multiply by 8.3454, and you get pounds per gallon.

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