Here's why:
* Water: A half gallon of pure water weighs about 8.34 pounds.
* Milk: A half gallon of milk will be a little heavier than water due to the milk's fat and solids content, weighing around 8.6 pounds.
* Other Liquids: The weight of other liquids (like juice, oil, etc.) will vary based on their density.
To find out how much a half gallon of *something* weighs, you'll need to know the density of that substance.