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Sixteen gallons equals how many pounds?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 5/29/2024

The best estimate would be about 13 pounds. 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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∙ 14y ago

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More answers

That all depends on what substance fills the 16 gallons.

A gallon of air is very light (very few pounds).

A gallon of water is heavier (more pounds).

A gallon of concrete is pretty darn heavy (lots of pounds).

An empty gallon of space has no weight at all (no pounds).

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

The weight of a gallon varies depending on the substance being measured. For water, 1 gallon is approximately 8.34 pounds. Therefore, 16 gallons of water would be about 133.44 pounds.

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