What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to transform density measurements from pound per UK gallon, a unit commonly used in the UK and Imperial engineering contexts, into kilogram per cubic meter, the standard SI unit for density used globally in science and engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the density value in pound per UK gallon that you want to convert.
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Select pound/gallon (UK) as the source unit and kilogram/cubic meter as the target unit.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent density value in kilogram per cubic meter.
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Use the result for your engineering, scientific, or industrial calculations.
Key Features
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Converts pound per UK gallon (Imperial) density values to kilogram per cubic meter (SI).
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Supports density measurements relevant to fuels, lubricants, and industrial liquids.
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Enables accurate unit conversion for scientific and engineering use.
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Browser-based tool for quick and easy access without installation.
Examples
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2 pound/gallon (UK) equals approximately 199.55 kilogram/cubic meter.
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0.5 pound/gallon (UK) equals approximately 49.89 kilogram/cubic meter.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying and reporting densities of fuels and petroleum products in British engineering documents.
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Calculating liquid mass in storage or cargo when volumes are measured in Imperial gallons.
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Converting densities for fluid mechanics, HVAC design, and material engineering applications.
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Supporting scientific and engineering workflows requiring SI units for density.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you are converting from pound per UK gallon, not US gallon, to avoid errors.
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Apply this conversion under standard temperature and pressure conditions for accuracy.
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Use the converted SI units to maintain consistency in international and scientific documentation.
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Double-check conversions when using density values for critical calculations in engineering.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes density measurements at standard temperature and pressure conditions.
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Using the UK gallon unit differs from US gallon, so care is needed to select the correct gallon type.
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Density values may vary with temperature or pressure, which this conversion does not account for.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does pound per UK gallon measure?
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It is a density unit expressing mass in avoirdupois pounds for each UK (Imperial) gallon of volume.
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Why convert pound/gallon (UK) to kilogram/cubic meter?
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Converting to kilogram/cubic meter allows using the standard SI unit for density favored in scientific and engineering contexts worldwide.
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Can I use this conversion for US gallons?
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No. The UK gallon is different from the US gallon, so you must select the correct gallon type to avoid inaccurate conversions.
Key Terminology
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Pound/gallon (UK)
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A density unit indicating mass in avoirdupois pounds per Imperial (UK) gallon of volume.
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Kilogram/cubic meter
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The SI derived unit of density representing mass in kilograms per cubic meter of volume.
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UK gallon
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An Imperial unit of volume equivalent to 4.54609 liters, different from the US gallon.