Pounds litre converter

In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for 10 3. Kilograms can be abbreviated as kg ; for example, 1 kilogram can be written as 1 kg. A liter is a unit of volume equal to 1, cubic centimeters. The liter is an SI accepted unit for volume for use with the metric system. For cooking applications, most chefs suggest measuring dry ingredients by weight rather than volume to improve accuracy in the measurements.

The best way to ensure an accurate conversion is to use a scale. When a scale is not available, a calculator like the one above is a good way to estimate the weight to volume conversion. One pound is equal to 7, grains in the avoirdupois or apothecaries' systems. And the density of a liquid can often depend upon the temperature at which it is being stored.

To give a simple explanation, a gallon of water at room temperature will weigh less than a gallon of honey because honey is a denser substance. When making a conversion, it's important to remember that the US gallon is smaller than the imperial UK gallon.

In the US, a gallon is equivalent to fluid ounces. But, in the UK an imperial gallon is bigger at fluid ounces. With the above in mind, let's look at some approximation conversions from gallons to pounds for various liquids.

The imperial gallon's definition was later changed to be equal to 4. The United States fluid ounce was initially based on the wine gallon used in England prior to