How to convert pounds per cubic inch to pounds per gallon
lb/gal = lb/in³ × 231Multiply the value in pounds per cubic inch by 231. To go the other way, multiply by 0.004329004329 (or divide by 231).
A pound per cubic inch is larger than a pound per US gallon: one pound per cubic inch contains 231 pounds per gallon.
Worked examples
- 1 pound per cubic inch1 lb/in³ × 231 = 231 lb/gal
- 5 pounds per cubic inch5 lb/in³ × 231 = 1,155 lb/gal
- 10 pounds per cubic inch10 lb/in³ × 231 = 2,310 lb/gal
- 20 pounds per cubic inch20 lb/in³ × 231 = 4,620 lb/gal
- 100 pounds per cubic inch100 lb/in³ × 231 = 23,100 lb/gal
Pounds per cubic inch to pounds per gallon conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Pounds per cubic inch (lb/in³) | Pounds per gallon (lb/gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/in³ | 23.1 lb/gal |
| 0.25 lb/in³ | 57.75 lb/gal |
| 0.5 lb/in³ | 115.5 lb/gal |
| 1 lb/in³ | 231 lb/gal |
| 2 lb/in³ | 462 lb/gal |
| 3 lb/in³ | 693 lb/gal |
| 4 lb/in³ | 924 lb/gal |
| 5 lb/in³ | 1,155 lb/gal |
| 6 lb/in³ | 1,386 lb/gal |
| 7 lb/in³ | 1,617 lb/gal |
| 8 lb/in³ | 1,848 lb/gal |
| 9 lb/in³ | 2,079 lb/gal |
| 10 lb/in³ | 2,310 lb/gal |
| Pounds per cubic inch (lb/in³) | Pounds per gallon (lb/gal) |
|---|---|
| 12 lb/in³ | 2,772 lb/gal |
| 15 lb/in³ | 3,465 lb/gal |
| 20 lb/in³ | 4,620 lb/gal |
| 25 lb/in³ | 5,775 lb/gal |
| 30 lb/in³ | 6,930 lb/gal |
| 40 lb/in³ | 9,240 lb/gal |
| 50 lb/in³ | 11,550 lb/gal |
| 75 lb/in³ | 17,325 lb/gal |
| 100 lb/in³ | 23,100 lb/gal |
| 250 lb/in³ | 57,750 lb/gal |
| 500 lb/in³ | 115,500 lb/gal |
| 1,000 lb/in³ | 231,000 lb/gal |
About the units
Pound per cubic inch (lb/in³)
The pound per cubic inch (lb/in³) is a unit of density in the US customary system. One pound per cubic inch equals 27,679.90471 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
Pound per US gallon (lb/gal)
About 119.83 kg/m³. Drilling mud and liquid fuels are often specified in pounds per gallon; water is about 8.34 lb/gal. One pound per US gallon equals 119.8264273 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds per gallon are in one pound per cubic inch?
There are 231 pounds per gallon in one pound per cubic inch, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert pounds per cubic inch to pounds per gallon?
Multiply the number of pounds per cubic inch by 231. For example, 10 lb/in³ × 231 = 2,310 lb/gal.
How many pounds per cubic inch are in one pound per US gallon?
One pound per US gallon equals 0.004329004329 pounds per cubic inch. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 231.
What is 10 pounds per cubic inch in pounds per gallon?
10 lb/in³ = 2,310 lb/gal.
Is this lb/in³ to lb/gal converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.
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