What does 1 gallon of diesel look like?
1 gallon of diesel is a liquid fuel used for engines. It is about the size of a 1-gallon jug and weighs 7.01 lb (3.18 kg).
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Volume
Weighs 7.01 lb (3.18 kg)
about the size of a 1-gallon jug
- Weight
- 7.01 lb (3.18 kg)
- Glass it fills
- 6.52 in (16.6 cm) wide
- Density
- 0.84 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Diesel typically ranges 0.82–0.86 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does it take up?
- It has a volume of 1 gal (3.79 L) and fills a glass 6.52 in (16.6 cm) wide. In kitchen measures, this is 768 teaspoons, 256 tablespoons, or 16 cups.
- What is the density of diesel?
- The typical density is 0.84 g/mL, with a range of 0.82 to 0.86 g/mL depending on packing.
- What is shown in the photo for scale?
- The 1 gallon of diesel is shown in the photo next to a golf ball, a soda can, and a smartphone.