Weight and loading attributes are important for safe boating.
Use the following table to approximate the weights and liquids
carried aboard the boat.
1 gallon of gasoline = 6.1 pounds
1 gallon of #2 diesel fuel = 7.05 pounds
1 gallon potable Water = 8.33 pounds
1 pound = 0.4536 kilograms
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Weight Conversions
Table 1.4 Weight Conversions
Item (Gallons) For Lbs. Per Gallon Multiply by:
Gasoline (185) 6.1 lbs 0.4536
0.4536
57.77 kg (185)
591.61 kg (185)
For Kilograms Multiply pounds by:
1128.5 lbs (185)
1304.25 lbs (185) #2 Diesel Fuel (185) 7.05 lbs
Potable Water (35) 8.33 lbs 0.4536 132.25 kg (185) 291.55 lbs (35)
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