The specific gravity and weight of liquids chart below is intended to be used to aide in the selection of aboveground storage tanks. The liquids listed are only a representative sample of products commonly used in the petrochemical industry. For specific gravity information not listed in this chart, please contact a PTC representative.
| Liquid |
Specific Gravity |
Weight in lbs.per Gallon |
Weight in lbs. per Cubic Foot |
| Acetic Acid |
1.049 |
8.75 |
65.5 |
| Alcohol, Ethyl (Ethanol) |
0.789 |
6.58 |
49.2 |
| Benzene |
0.876 |
7.31 |
54.7 |
| Caustic Soda (66% Solution) |
1.700 |
14.18 |
106.1 |
| Citric Acid |
1.542 |
1286 |
96.2 |
| Ether |
0.708 |
5.90 |
44 |
| Ethyl Acetate |
0.901 |
7.50 |
56 |
| Ethyl Chloride |
0.917 |
7.64 |
57 |
| Ethyl Ether |
0.712 - 0.714 |
5.93 - 5.95 |
44 - 45 |
| Ethylene Glycol |
1.100 |
9.17 |
68.6 |
| Hydrochloric Acid (43.4% Solution) |
1.213 |
10.12 |
75.7 |
| #1 Fuel Oil |
0.80 - 0.85 |
6.7 - 7.1 |
50 - 53 |
| #2 Fuel Oil |
0.81 - 0.91 |
6.7 - 7.6 |
51 - 57 |
| #4 Fuel Oil |
0.84 - 1.00 |
7.0 - 8.3 |
52 - 62 |
| #5 Fuel Oil |
0.91 - 1.06 |
7.6 - 8.8 |
57 - 66 |
| #6 Fuel Oil |
0.92 - 1.08 |
7.7 - 9.0 |
57 - 67 |
| Gasoline |
0.70 - 0.76 |
5.8 - 6.3 |
44 - 47 |
| Kerosene |
0.82 |
6.83 |
51 |
| Naphthalene |
1.145 |
9.54 |
71 |
| Naphtha, Petroleum Naphtha |
0.667 |
5.56 |
41.6 |
| Nitric Acid (91% Solution) |
1.502 |
12.53 |
93.7 |
| Phenol |
1.071 |
8.93 |
66.8 |
| Sulphuric Acid (87% Solution) |
1.834 |
15.30 |
114.4 |
| Water (Sea) |
1.025 |
8.54 |
64 |
| Water (0 degree Celcius) |
1.00 |
8.34 |
62.4 |
| Water (20 degree Celcius) |
0.998 |
8.32 |
62.3 |