answersLogoWhite

0

You'll need to decide which bunker oil you're converting. There are several kinds, and each has a little different density than the other. A link is provided to the maritime section of the Wikipedia article on fuel oils. There is a chart there with the different fuel oils and their densities. Grab the correct one and make your conversions from that.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

BlakeBlake
As your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake
EzraEzra
Faith is not about having all the answers, but learning to ask the right questions.
Chat with Ezra
JudyJudy
Simplicity is my specialty.
Chat with Judy
More answers

To convert gallons of oil to tons, you need to know the specific gravity or density of the oil. Once you have this information, you can use the conversion factor of 1 gallon of oil is approximately equal to 0.0076 tons (or 7.6 pounds). Multiply the number of gallons of oil by this conversion factor to get the equivalent weight in tons.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

11mo ago
User Avatar

1 gallon = 3,785 412 L; you need the density of petroleum: the number of gallons (transformed in liters) x density of petroleum (in g/cm3) = the mass of petroleum in kilograms; 1 t = 1 000 kg, etc.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
User Avatar

There ar two steps: 1. Find out how much 1 gallon of oil weighs in pounds. 2. Divide the result from step 1 by 2000.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
User Avatar

Look in the related link below.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How do you convert gallons of oil into tons?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp