What does pound per gallon (UK) measure?

It measures density as mass in avoirdupois pounds per UK (Imperial) gallon of volume.

What is psi per 1000 feet used for?

It represents pressure gradients related to fluid hydrostatic pressure in wellbore engineering.

Why convert pound/gallon (UK) to psi/1000 feet?

To translate fluid densities into pressure gradients for petroleum engineering and well-control applications.

How to Convert from Pound/gallon (UK) to Psi/1000 feet?

Learn to convert density measurements from pound per gallon (UK) to pressure gradient units psi per 1000 feet using this specialized unit converter for petroleum and wellbore engineering applications.

Pound/gallon (UK)

Psi/1000 feet

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Pound/gallon (UK) to Psi/1000 feet Conversion Table

Pound/gallon (UK)	Psi/1000 feet

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Pound/gallon (UK) to Psi/1000 feet Conversion Table
Pound/gallon (UK)	Psi/1000 feet

Explore More Density Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This tool converts density values measured in pound per UK gallon to pressure gradients expressed in psi per 1000 feet, widely used in petroleum engineering to relate fluid densities to hydrostatic pressure.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value representing density in pound/gallon (UK)
Select pound/gallon (UK) as the source unit and psi/1000 feet as the target unit
Click the convert button to obtain the corresponding pressure gradient value
Use the result to evaluate hydrostatic pressure or mud weight in engineering contexts

Key Features

Converts density from pound/gallon (UK) to psi/1000 feet pressure gradients
Supports petroleum and wellbore engineering applications
Provides quick and accurate unit translation for fluid densities and pressure gradients
Easy browser-based interface for straightforward conversions
Suitable for assessing hydrostatic pressure and mud weight during drilling

Examples

2 pound/gallon (UK) converts to approximately 86.51 psi/1000 feet
0.5 pound/gallon (UK) converts to approximately 21.63 psi/1000 feet

Common Use Cases

Specifying densities of fuels and petroleum products in Imperial measurement documents
Reporting equivalent mud weight or hydrostatic pressure gradient in drilling operations
Estimating pore pressure and fracture gradients during well planning and logging
Calculating mass of liquid cargo or storage volumes expressed in UK gallons
Converting measured pressure gradients to standard density units for engineering

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values are in pound/gallon (UK) for accurate conversion
Use the conversion primarily within petroleum and drilling engineering contexts
Consider fluid composition and local conditions which may affect measurement accuracy
Cross-check converted values when applying to sensitive engineering calculations

Limitations

Accuracy may be affected by variations in gravity, temperature, and fluid composition
Assumes standard gravity and fluid properties—corrections needed for deviations
Primarily applicable to petroleum industry applications and not general fluid density use

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound per gallon (UK) measure?: It measures density as mass in avoirdupois pounds per UK (Imperial) gallon of volume.
What is psi per 1000 feet used for?: It represents pressure gradients related to fluid hydrostatic pressure in wellbore engineering.
Why convert pound/gallon (UK) to psi/1000 feet?: To translate fluid densities into pressure gradients for petroleum engineering and well-control applications.

Key Terminology

Pound/gallon (UK): A density unit measuring mass in pounds per UK Imperial gallon of volume.
Psi/1000 feet: A unit indicating pressure change per 1000 feet depth, used to represent hydrostatic pressure gradients.
Hydrostatic pressure gradient: The rate of change of pressure with depth due to the weight of a fluid column.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does pound/gallon (UK) express?

Pressure gradient

Density as mass per Imperial gallon

Force per square inch

Psi per 1000 feet relates to which physical quantity?

Hydrostatic pressure gradient

Density of liquid

Volume measurement

In which field is this conversion between pound/gallon (UK) and psi/1000 feet most commonly used?

Petroleum and wellbore engineering

General cooking measurements

Textile manufacturing

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Speed Units Converter Online Linear Charge Density Units Converter Online Fuel Consumption Units Converter Online Data Storage Units Converter Online Energy Units Converter