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Gasoline Weight Formula
The following two example problems outline the steps and information needed to calculate the Gasoline Weight.
Variables:
- GW is the Gasoline Weight (lbs)
- GV is the gasoline volume (US gallons); D is the density (lb/US gal)
To estimate gasoline weight, multiply the volume in US gallons by density in lb/US gal. The calculator defaults to 6.30 lb/US gal; choose the Census conversion or a custom measured density when appropriate. Density depends on blend and temperature.
How to Calculate Gasoline Weight?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Gasoline Weight.
- First, determine the gasoline volume (gallons).
- Next, choose a density basis and use GW = GV × D.
- Finally, calculate the Gasoline Weight.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
gasoline volume (gallons) = 15
GW = 15 × 6.30 = 94.5 lb using the default estimate.
