How many gallons of milk are in 100 pounds of milk?

Answer 1

11.6

Answer 2

First, we need to convert pounds into a liquid measurement (note: there is a big difference between ounces and fluid ounces, so we cannot simply multiply 100 pounds by 16 ounces per pound).

The density of milk is 8.6 pounds/gallon (which is close to the density of water).

Let's set up a favorite of mine, a conversion ratio. Start with the given:

100 pounds

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1

Next, we must cancel out pounds because that is not the unit we are solving for. We know 8.6 pounds/gallon, so we can invert that to cancel like units, as follows:

100 pounds gallon

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1 8.6 pounds

From here, we can simply convert gallons to fluid ounces. There are 128 fl. oz. in one gallon of milk:

100 pounds gallon 128 fl. oz.

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1 8.6 pounds gallon

Notice that both pounds and gallons cancel, leaving us with the unit fl. oz. Once we simplify the numbers, we get the final answer of:

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| ≈1,500 fluid ounces |

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Answer 3

For standard milk (around 3.3% butterfat), 8.6 pounds per gallon. Also, 100 pounds = 11.63 gallons.

Answer 4

eight

Answer 5

8.6lb to a gallon, average, so 100/8.6=11.627...

Answer 6

120

Answer 7

11.62