Weight · Vegetable Oil
How much does vegetable oil weigh?
7.6–7.8 lb/gal (calculator uses 7.7) · 0.92 kg/L · specific gravity 0.91–0.93.
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| Volume | Pounds | Kilograms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gal | 8 lb | 3 kg |
| 5 gal | 38 lb | 17 kg |
| 55 gal | 424 lb | 192 kg |
| 100 gal | 770 lb | 349 kg |
| 275 gal | 2,118 lb | 960 kg |
| 330 gal | 2,541 lb | 1,153 kg |
| 500 gal | 3,850 lb | 1,746 kg |
| 1,000 gal | 7,700 lb | 3,493 kg |
| 5,000 gal | 38,500 lb | 17,463 kg |
Basis
Soybean/canola class edible oils at room temperature — the common drum and tote fill. Liquid weight excludes the container — add tare weight for transport math. Matching tank charts: 55 gal tank · 275 gal tank · 330 gal tank · 500 gal tank · 1000 gal tank.
FAQ
How much does a gallon of vegetable oil weigh?
7.6–7.8 lb/gal (calculator uses 7.7). That is 0.92 kg per litre (SG 0.91–0.93).
How much does a 55-gallon drum of vegetable oil weigh?
About 424 lb of liquid, plus roughly 40–50 lb for a steel drum. A brim-full drum actually holds ~57.7 gal — see the drum chart.
Why a range instead of one number?
Grades and blends differ in API gravity, so an honest figure is a span; the calculator uses the typical mid value.