Discover the ease of converting gallon weights from the US system to the UK system with our Gallon US-pound to Gallon UK-pound Converter, designed by Newtum. Start converting now and experience accuracy with every calculation!
A gallon is a unit of volume primarily used in the United States and the United Kingdom. In the US, one gallon is equivalent to approximately 3.785 liters, based on the liquid gallon measurement. The UK gallon, or imperial gallon, is larger, amounting to about 4.546 liters. These measures are widely used for fuel, liquid foods, and other commodities.
Definition of GallonThe definition of a gallon varies between the US customary system and the UK imperial system. In the US, a gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches, which is roughly 3.785 liters. The UK imperial gallon is defined as 4.54609 liters or the volume of 10 pounds of water at room temperature. Gallons are commonly used for larger volumes of liquids like milk, gasoline, and water.
Gallon US-pound | Gallon UK-pound |
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1 lb | 0.8327 lb |
2 lb | 1.6654 lb |
3 lb | 2.4981 lb |
4 lb | 3.3308 lb |
5 lb | 4.1635 lb |
6 lb | 4.9962 lb |
7 lb | 5.8289 lb |
8 lb | 6.6616 lb |
9 lb | 7.4943 lb |
10 lb | 8.327 lb |
1 Gallon US-pound = 0.8327 Gallon UK-pound
1 Gallon UK-pound = 1.20095 Gallon US-pound
Example 1:
Convert 5 Gallon US-pound to UK-pound:
5 Gallon US-pound = 5 × 0.8327 Gallon UK-pound = 4.1635 Gallon UK-pound
Example 2:
Convert 3 Gallon US-pound to UK-pound:
3 Gallon US-pound = 3 × 0.8327 Gallon UK-pound = 2.4981 Gallon UK-pound
The Gallon US-pound to Gallon UK-pound Converter is a tool with roots tracing back to the differences in measurement systems between the US and the UK. Historically, both countries developed their own gallon measures, leading to a need for conversion. This tool simplifies the process of converting US gallon weights to their UK equivalents, reflecting the nuances of each system's definition of a gallon.
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Example 1:
To convert 2 Gallon US-pound to Gallon UK-pound:
2 Gallon US-pound = 2 × 0.8327 = 1.6654 Gallon UK-pound
Example 2:
To convert 7 Gallon US-pound to Gallon UK-pound:
7 Gallon US-pound = 7 × 0.8327 = 5.8289 Gallon UK-pound