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Fuel Volume to Weight
Aircraft performance cares about fuel weight, but fuel is uplifted by volume. Example: 2000 liters to pounds.
- Jet A / Jet A-1: 6.7 lb/US gal
- AVGAS 100LL: 6.0 lb/US gal
- Jet B: 6.5 lb/US gal
Fuel Weight FAQs
Common questions about fuel volume to weight.
Why can’t liters convert directly to pounds?
Liters measure volume and pounds measure weight. Pilots convert using fuel density. Jet A, AVGAS, and Jet B have different planning densities.
What density does this calculator use for Jet A?
6.7 lb per US gallon (~0.80 kg/L) near 15°C. Prefer the fuel-ticket density for final weight-and-balance.
What density is used for AVGAS 100LL?
6.0 lb per US gallon (~0.72 kg/L). Actual density varies with temperature.