Milliliters to Pounds Conversion Calculator
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How to Convert Milliliters to Pounds
Since milliliters are a unit of volume and pounds are a unit of mass, which are different physical quantities, we need to know one more physical quantity of the ingredient or substance to convert between them. In this case, we need to account for the density of the substance whenever we do a conversion.
Therefore, to convert between milliliters and pounds of an ingredient or substance, we must either multiply or divide by its density, depending on which direction we are performing the conversion.
Milliliters to Pounds Formula
To convert a measurement in milliliters to pounds, multiply the volume by the density of the ingredient, substance, or material. Note that in order for this to work, the density must be in pounds per milliliter (lb/mL).
If the density is given in grams per milliliter (g/mL), then first divide the density by 453.5147 to convert to lb/mL.
For a density given in g/mL, you can use this simple formula to convert:
pounds = milliliters × density / 453.5147
Thus, the weight in pounds is equal to the volume in milliliters times the density (in g/mL) of the ingredient or material divided by 453.5147.
For example, here's how to convert 500 milliliters to pounds for an ingredient with a density of 0.7 g/mL.
pounds = 500 mL × 0.7 g/mL / 453.5147 = 0.7716 lb
Milliliter to Pound Conversion Table
| Volume in Milliliters: | Weight in Pounds of: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Milk | Cooking Oil | All Purpose Flour | Granulated Sugar | |
| 1 mL | 0.002 lb | 0.002 lb | 0.002 lb | 0.001 lb | 0.002 lb |
| 2 mL | 0.004 lb | 0.005 lb | 0.004 lb | 0.002 lb | 0.004 lb |
| 3 mL | 0.007 lb | 0.007 lb | 0.006 lb | 0.003 lb | 0.006 lb |
| 4 mL | 0.009 lb | 0.009 lb | 0.008 lb | 0.005 lb | 0.007 lb |
| 5 mL | 0.011 lb | 0.011 lb | 0.01 lb | 0.006 lb | 0.009 lb |
| 6 mL | 0.013 lb | 0.014 lb | 0.012 lb | 0.007 lb | 0.011 lb |
| 7 mL | 0.015 lb | 0.016 lb | 0.014 lb | 0.008 lb | 0.013 lb |
| 8 mL | 0.018 lb | 0.018 lb | 0.016 lb | 0.009 lb | 0.015 lb |
| 9 mL | 0.02 lb | 0.02 lb | 0.017 lb | 0.01 lb | 0.017 lb |
| 10 mL | 0.022 lb | 0.023 lb | 0.019 lb | 0.012 lb | 0.019 lb |
| 11 mL | 0.024 lb | 0.025 lb | 0.021 lb | 0.013 lb | 0.021 lb |
| 12 mL | 0.026 lb | 0.027 lb | 0.023 lb | 0.014 lb | 0.022 lb |
| 13 mL | 0.029 lb | 0.03 lb | 0.025 lb | 0.015 lb | 0.024 lb |
| 14 mL | 0.031 lb | 0.032 lb | 0.027 lb | 0.016 lb | 0.026 lb |
| 15 mL | 0.033 lb | 0.034 lb | 0.029 lb | 0.017 lb | 0.028 lb |
| 16 mL | 0.035 lb | 0.036 lb | 0.031 lb | 0.019 lb | 0.03 lb |
| 17 mL | 0.037 lb | 0.039 lb | 0.033 lb | 0.02 lb | 0.032 lb |
| 18 mL | 0.04 lb | 0.041 lb | 0.035 lb | 0.021 lb | 0.034 lb |
| 19 mL | 0.042 lb | 0.043 lb | 0.037 lb | 0.022 lb | 0.035 lb |
| 20 mL | 0.044 lb | 0.045 lb | 0.039 lb | 0.023 lb | 0.037 lb |
When to Convert Milliliters to Pounds
Milliliters and pounds are both commonly used to measure cooking ingredients.
For cooking applications, most chefs suggest measuring dry ingredients by weight rather than volume to improve accuracy in the measurements.[1] The density of dry ingredients can vary for a variety of reasons, such as compaction and clumping.
The best way to ensure an accurate conversion is to use a scale. When a scale is not available, a calculator like the one above is a good way to estimate the volume to weight conversion.
Another useful application of weight and volume conversions is chemistry. When performing chemical reactions by combining separate chemicals to produce a new chemical, one must know the exact amount of each chemical to add in order to maximize the yield of the reaction.
It is common to mix powdered chemicals with liquid, or aqueous, chemicals, and this is where it becomes very useful to convert between weights and volumes.[2]
A third application of weight and volume conversions is when shipping freight when calculating the volumetric weight for cargo and packages. Trucks, ships, and airplanes are limited in the amount of weight or volume they can transport, so if one of those quantities is known, but the limitation is on the other, then it becomes necessary to convert between the two so as not to overload the shipping vehicle.
Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is a Milliliter?
The milliliter is a unit of volume equal to 1 cubic centimeter, 1/1,000 of a liter, or about 0.061 cubic inches.[3]
The milliliter is an SI unit of volume in the metric system. In the metric system, "milli" is the prefix for thousandths, or 10-3. A milliliter is sometimes also referred to as a millilitre. Milliliters can be abbreviated as mL, and are also sometimes abbreviated as ml or mℓ. For example, 1 milliliter can be written as 1 mL, 1 ml, or 1 mℓ.
Since one milliliter is equivalent to one cubic centimeter, milliliters are sometimes expressed using the abbreviation for a cubic centimeter (cc) for things such as medical dosages or engine displacements.
Learn more about milliliters.
What Is a Pound?
Pounds are a widely used unit of weight in the United States. The National Bureau of Standards approved the international definition of the pound for use in the United States in 1959 after an agreement between six nations referred to as the International Yard and Pound Agreement.[4]
One pound is equal to 16 ounces, or 0.45359237 kilograms. In the avoirdupois or apothecaries' systems, one pound is equal to 7,000 grains.[5]
The pound is a US customary and imperial unit of mass. A pound is sometimes also referred to as a common ounce. Pounds can be abbreviated as lb (plural lbs), and are also sometimes abbreviated as lbm or #. For example, 1 pound can be written as 1 lb, 1 lbm, or 1 #, and 2 pounds can be written as 2 lbs.
A pound is also frequently referred to as a unit of weight. While technically, a pound is a measure of mass, and weight is actually a measure of force, the two are equivalent as long as we are performing our calculations on Earth.
For example, an object with a mass of 1 pound weighs 1 pound on Earth, but only weighs one-sixth of that on the moon, yet still has the same mass.
Learn more about pounds.
References
- National Institute of Standards & Technology, Culinary Measurement Tips, https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/culinary-measurement-tips
- CK-12 Foundation, Introductory Chemistry (CK-12) - 12.6: Mass-Volume Stoichiometry, https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/12%3A_Stoichiometry/12.06%3A_Mass-Volume_Stoichiometry
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices, Handbook 44 - 2019 Edition, https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/hb/2019/NIST.HB.44-2019.pdf
- National Bureau of Standards, Refinement of Values for the Yard and Pound, U.S. Department of Commerce, July 1, 1959, https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/2017/05/09/frn-59-5442-1959.pdf
- Encyclopædia Britannica, Avoirdupois weight, https://www.britannica.com/science/avoirdupois-weight