Pounds per US gallon to Kilograms per cubic metre
1 pound per US gallon = 119.83 kilograms per cubic metre · 1 kg/m³ = 0.0083454 lb/gal (US)
1 pound per US gallon = 119.83 kilograms per cubic metre
How it’s calculated
kg/m³ = lb/gal (US) × 119.8264273
- Multiply the value in pounds per US gallon by 119.8264273.
- To go back, divide by 119.8264273 (or multiply by 0.008345404452).
- 1 lb/gal (US) = 119.8264273 kg/m³ · 1 kg/m³ = 0.008345404452 lb/gal (US)
Show worked solutionFactor, unit cancellation and rounding, step by step
Find the conversion factor
By definition 1 lb/gal (US) = 119.826427316897 kg/m³. Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44; BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.).
Multiply by the factor written as a fraction
Put lb/gal (US) in the denominator so it cancels, leaving kg/m³.
Calculate (unrounded)
Round the answer
Rounded to 5 significant figures.
Answer: 119.83 kg/m³
1 lb/gal (US) in other units
Batch convert lb/gal (US) → kg/m³
- 1 lb/gal (US) = 119.83 kg/m³
- 5 lb/gal (US) = 599.13 kg/m³
- 10 lb/gal (US) = 1198.3 kg/m³
- 25 lb/gal (US) = 2995.7 kg/m³
Quick examples
- 1 pound per US gallon = 119.83 kilograms per cubic metre
- 5 pounds per US gallon = 599.13 kilograms per cubic metre
- 10 pounds per US gallon = 1,198.3 kilograms per cubic metre
- 25 pounds per US gallon = 2,995.7 kilograms per cubic metre
- 100 pounds per US gallon = 11,983 kilograms per cubic metre
About these units
Pound per US gallon (lb/gal (US))
US customary
≈ 119.826 4 kg/m³. Used for drilling mud ("ppg").
1 lb/gal (US) = 119.8264273 kg/m³
Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44
Kilogram per cubic metre (kg/m³)
SI (metric)
SI unit of density. Water is about 998 kg/m³ at 20 °C.
Base unit
Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)
Pounds per US gallon to kilograms per cubic metre conversion table
| Pounds per US gallon (lb/gal (US)) | Kilograms per cubic metre (kg/m³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/gal (US) | 11.983 kg/m³ |
| 0.5 lb/gal (US) | 59.913 kg/m³ |
| 1 lb/gal (US) | 119.83 kg/m³ |
| 1.2 lb/gal (US) | 143.79 kg/m³ |
| 10 lb/gal (US) | 1,198.3 kg/m³ |
| 50 lb/gal (US) | 5,991.3 kg/m³ |
| 100 lb/gal (US) | 11,983 kg/m³ |
| 500 lb/gal (US) | 59,913 kg/m³ |
| 700 lb/gal (US) | 83,878 kg/m³ |
| 800 lb/gal (US) | 95,861 kg/m³ |
| 900 lb/gal (US) | 107,840 kg/m³ |
| 998 lb/gal (US) | 119,590 kg/m³ |
| 1,000 lb/gal (US) | 119,830 kg/m³ |
| 1,025 lb/gal (US) | 122,820 kg/m³ |
| 1,500 lb/gal (US) | 179,740 kg/m³ |
| 2,400 lb/gal (US) | 287,580 kg/m³ |
| 2,700 lb/gal (US) | 323,530 kg/m³ |
| 7,850 lb/gal (US) | 940,640 kg/m³ |
| 8,960 lb/gal (US) | 1,073,600 kg/m³ |
| 11,340 lb/gal (US) | 1,358,800 kg/m³ |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert pounds per US gallon to kilograms per cubic metre?
Use kg/m³ = lb/gal (US) × 119.8264273. Multiply the value in pounds per US gallon by 119.8264273.
How many kilograms per cubic metre are in 1 pound per US gallon?
1 pound per US gallon (lb/gal (US)) equals 119.83 kilograms per cubic metre (kg/m³); more precisely 119.8264273.
How many pounds per US gallon are in 1 kilogram per cubic metre?
1 kilogram per cubic metre (kg/m³) equals 0.0083454 pounds per US gallon (lb/gal (US)); more precisely 0.008345404452.
What is 10 lb/gal (US) in kg/m³?
10 pounds per US gallon = 1,198.3 kilograms per cubic metre.
Is the pound per US gallon a US or a UK unit?
This converter uses the US customary pound per US gallon. ≈ 119.826 4 kg/m³. Used for drilling mud ("ppg"). US and UK units with the same name can differ, so check which one your source uses.
What is a pound per US gallon?
≈ 119.826 4 kg/m³. Used for drilling mud ("ppg").
What is a kilogram per cubic metre?
SI unit of density. Water is about 998 kg/m³ at 20 °C.
Formula: kg/m³ = lb/gal (US) × 119.8264273. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.