Pounds is a unit of mass/weight. Gallons is a liquid measure. They do not convert cleanly. The density of the liquid being measured can make a big difference. If the liquid is water, there is 8 pounds to a gallon.
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The conversion of pounds to gallons depends on the substance being measured, as the weight of one pound will occupy different volumes when it comes to different liquids or materials. To convert pounds to gallons, you need to know the density of the substance in question.
One pound of water is approximately 0.12 gallons. The conversion of pounds to gallons varies depending on the substance, as different liquids have different densities.
It takes about 3-4 liters of petroleum to produce 1 pound of plastic. Petroleum is a primary raw material in the production of plastic, and the exact amount can vary depending on the type of plastic being made.
1 gallon is equivalent to 8 pints, so 2 gallons would be 16 pints. Therefore, 2 gallons would weigh 16 pounds.
8 gallons are in a 33 1/2 lb tank. Now is that the space in a 33 pound can or is that the amount of fuel in a 33 pound can? These cans can only be filled by law to 80% to allow for expansion If that is the case, 80% of 8 gallons is 6.4 Gallons. Now how many gallons are in a 33 pound can of propane?
== == There are 16 ounces in a pound.