P1-day

when i refuel to the brim, the performance is obviously not the same as when i have a 1/4 of fuel left. the diffence is quite a bit though, so i was wondering, how much exactly does a full tank weigh compared to 1/2, 1/4 ??

does anyone no

eclipse

Well a full tank obviously weighs 2 x 1/2 a tank and 4 times a 1/4 tank.

rb5037

I would guess that a billy can full (Gallon) is about 8 lbs
Do the maths from that.

8 lbs is only a guess could be more

Adam

Edited for eclipses wise words LOL

[Edited by rb5037 - 6/25/2003 1:40:43 PM]

Mad Scientist

That makes it 1lb per pint, 1.76lb per litre, 88 lbs for 50 litres, which is 40kg. Seems about right.
A 30kg weight saving is quite a bit.

P1-day

Mr Eclipse,

thanx for your contribution, what would we all do without u??

RB5037, do u no the size of the tank - gallons?

does no one else notice this or is the difference not that significant?

johnfelstead

1 gallon of fuel weighs 6lbs

The Impreza has a 60 litre fuel tank

1 gallon = 4.456 litres so 1 litre weighs 1.34Lbs

A full tank of fuel weighs 80.79Lbs or 36.64Kg

1/4 tank weighs 9.16Kg
1/2 tank weighs 18.32Kg
3/4 tank weighs 27.48Kg
full tank weighs 36.64Kg

rb5037

My guess work sounds about right GOLD STAR for me then. And they say fishermen always exsagerrate sp?
And there's me thinking this topic wouldn't move

he he
Adam

Edited due to reading 6Lbs for a gallon...whats 2 Lbs between friends

[Edited by rb5037 - 6/25/2003 2:28:50 PM]

Mad Scientist

Sorry John, but 1 gallon is 4.544litres!!! 568ml in a pint!!!!!


LOL

Wurzel

iTrader: (1)

ah but is optimax heavier than other petrol due to the extra rons in it :

johnfelstead

bugger, just goes to show some websites cant be trusted. LOL

1 gallon is actually 4.5460 litre so you are slightly wrong too.

Mad Scientist

DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!