Gallons to Tons Calculator

Convert gallons of water to tons using the density of water (1 gallon ≈ 8.34 pounds or 0.00404 tons)

Input Parameters

Default value is 8.34 lbs/gallon for water

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Tons = Gallons × Density (lbs/gallon) ÷ 2000

Where:
- Gallons: Volume of water in gallons
- Density: Weight of water per gallon in pounds
- 2000: Conversion factor (pounds to tons)

Result:

Tons: 0.00

Gallons to Tons Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Gallons to Tons Calculator and its working principles

How to Use

  1. Enter the volume of water in gallons in the "Gallons" field.
  2. The water density is pre-filled at 8.34 lbs/gallon (for water), but you can change it if needed.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to convert gallons to tons.
  4. The result will be displayed in tons.

Example

If you have 1000 gallons of water:

1000 gallons × 8.34 lbs/gallon ÷ 2000 = 4.17 tons

Applications

This calculator is useful in:

  • Water treatment plants
  • Industrial processes involving water
  • Calculating water weight for transportation
  • Agricultural applications

Formula Explanation

The calculation is based on the formula:

Tons = Gallons × Density (lbs/gallon) ÷ 2000

This formula works because:

  • 1 gallon ≈ 8.34 pounds
  • 1 ton = 2000 pounds