Technical Discussion

• Conversion from gallons to metric tons of IFO 180
• Kevin Zweier
  ICG Commerce
  GMT 13:56
  29th Jul 2008

  I know these are 2 different measures. I am just looking for an estimate of how many gallons would be in a metric ton of IFO 180. If you could point me to it, that would be great. I would like the same info for other types of bunker too, but this is the only one I truly need. Thanks for your help!
• Martin Roodt
  Intertek Caleb brett
  GMT 17:12
  14th Oct 2008
  IP: x.x.216.95

  In reply to your question, this is a rough calculation:
  
  There are 42 Gallons in 1 US Bbls
  Lets take an API OF 11.0/ 0.9924 density @ 15degC
  
  Use ASTM Table 13, which is the conversion factor from API > Metric Tons.
  
  API 11.0 = 0.15755 (using T13)
  
  Therefore there are 6.35 Bbls per Metric Ton
  
  Take 6.35 Bbls x 42 (Gal per Bbls) = 266.7 Gallons per 1 Matric Ton
  
  Hope this helps
  
  Martin Roodt
  Intertek Caleb brett
  Bellingham, WA
  USA
  martin.roodt@intertek.com
  www.intertek-cb.com