1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i4
  4. part 151
  5. subpart 151.03
  6. § 151.03-21

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§ 151.03-21 - Filling density.

The ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the weight of cargo that may be loaded into a tank compared to the weight of water that the tank will hold at 60 °F. The weight of a gallon of water at 60 °F in air shall be 8.32828 pounds.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

SOURCE: CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 3714, Feb. 25, 1970, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 151.03-21