Convert Ounces per US gallon to Pounds per US gallon
Convert Ounces per US gallon (oz/gal (US)) to Pounds per US gallon (lb/gal (US)) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
lb/gal (US) = oz/gal (US) × 0.0625
About Ounces per US gallon
The ounce per US gallon (oz/gal US) equals ≈7.489 kg/m³, combining the avoirdupois ounce (28.349 g) and the US liquid gallon (3.785 L). Used in US brewing and beverage production for measuring dissolved solids in wort and syrup; homebrewing grain-to-water ratios are often cited in oz/gal. 1 oz/gal (US) ≈7.489 kg/m³ = (1/16) lb/gal (US).
About Pounds per US gallon
The pound per US gallon (lb/gal US) equals ≈119.826 kg/m³, the standard density unit in US petroleum refining, drilling, and petrochemical industries. Water at 60°F is 8.337 lb/gal; diesel 6.8-7.3 lb/gal; medium crude oil 7.1-8.0 lb/gal. Drilling mud weight per API RP 13B is specified in lb/gal (US) to control wellbore pressure. 1 lb/gal (US) ≈119.826 kg/m³ ≈7.481 lb/ft³.
Quick Reference Table
| Ounces per US gallon (oz/gal (US)) | Pounds per US gallon (lb/gal (US)) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz/gal (US) | 0.0625 lb/gal (US) |
| 2 oz/gal (US) | 0.125 lb/gal (US) |
| 5 oz/gal (US) | 0.3125 lb/gal (US) |
| 10 oz/gal (US) | 0.625 lb/gal (US) |
| 25 oz/gal (US) | 1.5625 lb/gal (US) |
| 50 oz/gal (US) | 3.125 lb/gal (US) |
| 100 oz/gal (US) | 6.25 lb/gal (US) |