Gallons to Tons Converter
Convert volume to mass with precision. Density-dependent conversion for liquids and materials.
Volume to Mass Converter
Pure water at room temperature
Common Conversion Examples
| Substance | Gallons | US Tons | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 1,000 | 4.17 | 1000 gal water = 4.17 US tons |
| Gasoline | 1,000 | 3.01 | 1000 gal gasoline = 3.01 US tons |
| Diesel | 1,000 | 3.51 | 1000 gal diesel = 3.51 US tons |
| Crude Oil | 1,000 | 3.76 | 1000 gal crude oil = 3.76 US tons |
| Water | 240 | 1 | 240 gal water = 1 US ton |
| Gasoline | 332 | 1 | 332 gal gasoline = 1 US ton |
| Diesel | 285 | 1 | 285 gal diesel = 1 US ton |
| Heating Oil | 285 | 1 | 285 gal heating oil = 1 US ton |
Density Unit Conversion Factors
| From Unit | Conversion Factor | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| kg/m³ | 0.0000041727 | kg/m³ × 4.1727 × 10⁻⁶ = ton/gal |
| lb/ft³ | 0.0000668403 | lb/ft³ × 6.68403 × 10⁻⁵ = ton/gal |
| g/cm³ | 0.0041727 | g/cm³ × 0.0041727 = ton/gal |
| lb/in³ | 0.1155 | lb/in³ × 0.1155 = ton/gal |
| lb/gal | 0.0005 | lb/gal × 0.0005 = ton/gal |
Quick Reference
Water
240 gal = 1 US ton
Standard reference
Gasoline
332 gal = 1 US ton
Regular gasoline
Conversion Formulas
Mass = Density × Volume
Gallons to Tons
Volume = Mass ÷ Density
Tons to Gallons
Usage Tips
Conversion depends on substance density
Perfect for fuel and chemical calculations
Use consistent unit types (US/UK gallons, US/metric tons)
Temperature affects density values
Understanding Gallons to Tons Conversion
Density-Dependent Conversion
Converting gallons to tons requires knowing the substance's density because we're converting from volume (gallons) to mass (tons). Different substances have vastly different densities, making this conversion entirely dependent on the material.
Basic Formula
The fundamental formula is: Mass = Density × Volume. When density is expressed in tons per gallon, multiplying by volume in gallons gives the mass in tons.
Unit Types Matter
Gallon Types:
• US Gallon = 3.78541 liters
• UK Gallon = 4.54609 liters
Ton Types:
• US Ton = 2,000 pounds
• Metric Ton = 2,204.62 pounds
Practical Applications
Fuel & Energy
Calculate fuel tonnages for transportation and storage
Chemical Industry
Convert chemical volumes to mass for processing
Shipping & Logistics
Determine cargo weights from liquid volumes
Important Notes
• Always use matching unit systems
• Density varies with temperature and pressure
• Different substances have vastly different densities
• Use accurate density values for precision
• Consider substance purity and composition
• Verify calculations for critical applications