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Kg to Gallons of Butane

Convert kilograms of Butane to US liquid gallons, Imperial gallons, and liters using verified reference density (0.5730 kg/L).

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≈ 22.046 lbs
@ 20°C
Density: 1.0000 kg/L Lookup
1 US Gal = 3.78541 Liters
Converted Volume Water (1.0000 kg/L)
2.64172 US Gallons

10 kg of water is equal to exactly 2.64172 US liquid gallons.

10G 7.5G 5G 2.5G 0G
📐 Interactive Vessel Level (26.4% of 10G Tank)
Equals approx. 2.64 standard 1-gallon jugs
Fluid Color & Density: Water (1.000 kg/L)
5-Gallon Pail 52.8%
55-Gallon Steel Drum 4.8%
264-Gallon / 1000L IBC Tote 1.0%
US Liquid Gal
2.6417 gal
Imperial / UK Gal
2.2000 gal
US Dry Gal
2.2702 dry gal
Metric Liters
10.000 L
Pounds (Weight)
22.046 lbs
Fluid Ounces
338.14 fl oz
Formula Applied: Volume = 10 kg ÷ (1.0000 kg/L × 3.78541) = 2.64172 gal
Accuracy: 5 Decimal Places
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Physical Density
0.5730 kg/L
Ref: 15°C
Specific Gravity
0.5730
Relative to H₂O
1 kg Equivalent
0.46103 gal
Imp: 0.38389 gal
1 Gallon Weight
2.169 kg
4.782 lbs / gal

How to Convert Kg of Butane to Gallons

Because butane has a physical density of 0.5730 kg/L under reference conditions (15°C), mass and volume are directly linked through this ratio. A mass of 1 kilogram does not occupy a generic fixed gallon volume; rather, 1 kg of butane displaces exactly 0.46103 US liquid gallons (or 0.38389 British Imperial gallons).

To calculate the exact volume for any given weight in kilograms, apply the standard conversion formula:

Volume (US Gallons) = Mass (kg) ÷ (0.5730 × 3.785411784)
Standard Source Citation

GPA Standard (LPG & Gases)

Thermal Expansion Behavior

Approx. 0.200% / °C

Operational Notes & Material Specifications

Pressurized liquid hydrocarbon gas for aerosol propellant and lighter fuel formulations. When measuring bulk volumes or dispensing through custody-transfer meters, always confirm operating temperatures to account for fluid thermal expansion.

Common Container & Packaging Weights for Butane

Container Type Volume (US Gallons) Net Mass (Kilograms) Net Mass (Pounds)
1 US Gallon 1 gal 2.17 kg 4.78 lbs
5-Gallon Pail 5 gal 10.85 kg 23.91 lbs
15-Gallon Carboy 15 gal 32.54 kg 71.73 lbs
55-Gallon Drum 55 gal 119.30 kg 263.01 lbs
275-Gal IBC Tote 275 gal 596.48 kg 1315.05 lbs
1 Metric Ton (1,000 kg) 461.0 gal 1,000.00 kg 2,204.62 lbs

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1 kilogram of Butane equals approximately 0.46103 US liquid gallons (or 0.38389 Imperial gallons) at 15°C, calibrated to a verified physical density of 0.5730 kg/L.