Milliliters to Pounds Converter
About This Conversion
This converter transforms volume (milliliters) to weight (pounds) based on the substance’s density. Different substances have different densities, which affects the conversion.
For water at 4°C (39.2°F), 1 milliliter equals approximately 0.00220462 pounds.
Milliliters to Pounds Conversion Table
| Milliliters (mL) | Pounds (lb) – Water | Pounds (lb) – Milk | Pounds (lb) – Vegetable Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mL | 0.220462 lb | 0.227076 lb | 0.202825 lb |
| 250 mL | 0.551156 lb | 0.567690 lb | 0.507063 lb |
| 500 mL | 1.102311 lb | 1.135380 lb | 1.014126 lb |
| 750 mL | 1.653467 lb | 1.703071 lb | 1.521189 lb |
| 1,000 mL (1 L) | 2.204623 lb | 2.270761 lb | 2.028253 lb |
| 1,500 mL (1.5 L) | 3.306934 lb | 3.406142 lb | 3.042379 lb |
| 2,000 mL (2 L) | 4.409245 lb | 4.541522 lb | 4.056505 lb |
| 3,000 mL (3 L) | 6.613868 lb | 6.812284 lb | 6.084758 lb |
| 4,000 mL (4 L) | 8.818490 lb | 9.083045 lb | 8.113011 lb |
| 5,000 mL (5 L) | 11.023113 lb | 11.353806 lb | 10.141264 lb |
Understanding Milliliters to Pounds Conversion
Basic Conversion Formula
Converting milliliters (volume) to pounds (weight) requires knowing the density of the substance. The general formula is:
Conversion Process
- Identify the substance and its density (in g/mL)
- Multiply the volume in milliliters by the density to get the weight in grams
- Convert grams to pounds by multiplying by 0.00220462 (the conversion factor from grams to pounds)
Common Substance Densities
Different substances have different densities, which affects the conversion from milliliters to pounds:
- Water: 1.00 g/mL (at 4°C)
- Milk: 1.03 g/mL
- Vegetable Oil: 0.92 g/mL
- Honey: 1.42 g/mL
- Gasoline: 0.75 g/mL
- Maple Syrup: 1.37 g/mL
- Orange Juice: 1.04 g/mL
Temperature Effects
The density of liquids can vary with temperature. For example, water has its maximum density at 4°C (39.2°F). At room temperature (around 20°C or 68°F), water’s density is slightly lower at approximately 0.998 g/mL.
Practical Examples
Example 1: Converting 500 mL of water to pounds
500 mL × 1.00 g/mL = 500 g
500 g × 0.00220462 lb/g = 1.102311 lb
Example 2: Converting 750 mL of honey to pounds
750 mL × 1.42 g/mL = 1,065 g
1,065 g × 0.00220462 lb/g = 2.347923 lb
Common Conversions to Remember
- 1,000 milliliters (1 liter) of water weighs approximately 2.20 pounds
- 1 milliliter of water weighs approximately 0.00220462 pounds
- 1 pound of water is approximately 453.592 milliliters