What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms density values from pound per cubic foot, an imperial mass density unit common in US customary measurements, into pound per UK gallon, an imperial unit used in British measurement systems for mass per volume.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the density value in pound/cubic foot [lb/ft^3].
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Select pound/gallon (UK) as the target density unit.
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Click the convert button to get the converted density result.
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Use the output for engineering or industrial calculations as needed.
Key Features
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Converts density units between pound/cubic foot and pound/gallon (UK).
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Supports applications in HVAC, petroleum, construction, and industrial engineering.
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Provides a straightforward formula-based conversion online.
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Enables consistent unit translation between US customary and British imperial volumes.
Examples
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Convert 10 pound/cubic foot: 10 × 0.1605436532 = 1.605436532 pound/gallon (UK).
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Convert 25 pound/cubic foot: 25 × 0.1605436532 = 4.01359133 pound/gallon (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Specifying air density in HVAC design with US and British units.
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Describing densities for construction materials like wood and concrete.
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Reporting fluid densities in petroleum and drilling industries using cross-border units.
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Calculating mass of liquid cargo or storage tanks measured in Imperial gallons.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you select correct units for input and output to avoid calculation errors.
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Account for volume differences since UK gallons differ from US gallons.
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Consider temperature and pressure variations separately for precise density measurements.
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Use the exact conversion factor for accuracy and avoid rounding errors in multiple conversions.
Limitations
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Pound/cubic foot uses US customary units, while pound/gallon (UK) employs Imperial gallons of different volumes.
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Repeated conversions may accumulate rounding inaccuracies using the conversion factor.
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Temperature and pressure influences on density are not addressed by this tool.
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Precision depends on exact use of underlying constants and definitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is pound per cubic foot [lb/ft^3] used for?
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It is used to express mass density in US customary units, commonly applied in HVAC design, construction material analysis, and petroleum industry measurements.
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Why convert pound/cubic foot to pound/gallon (UK)?
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To translate density values from US customary volume units to British imperial units, facilitating consistent engineering and scientific communication across regions.
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Are pound/gallon (UK) and pound/gallon (US) the same?
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No, pound/gallon (UK) uses the Imperial gallon volume which differs from the US gallon; this affects the density calculations accordingly.
Key Terminology
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Pound/cubic foot [lb/ft^3]
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A mass density unit expressing pounds of mass per cubic foot of volume in US customary units.
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Pound/gallon (UK)
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A density unit that indicates mass in pounds per UK Imperial gallon of volume.
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Imperial gallon
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A British volume measurement equivalent to 4.54609 liters, used in UK density units.