What Is This Tool?
This unit converter changes specific volume values from gallon (UK) per pound—a British Imperial unit indicating volume per mass—to cubic foot per kilogram, which combines US customary volume with SI mass units. It is designed for engineering, thermodynamics, and chemical process applications that require consistent volume-to-mass data across different measurement systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the specific volume value in gallon (UK) per pound
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Choose the target unit: cubic foot per kilogram [ft³/kg]
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent value in cubic foot/kilogram
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Use the result for your engineering or process calculations
Key Features
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Converts specific volume from gallon (UK)/pound to cubic foot/kilogram
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Useful for translating between Imperial and US customary/SI mixed units
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Supports engineering fields such as HVAC, thermodynamics, and chemical processing
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Browser-based and easy to use without specialized software
Examples
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Convert 2 gallon (UK)/pound → 0.7078763324 cubic foot/kilogram
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Convert 0.5 gallon (UK)/pound → 0.1769690831 cubic foot/kilogram
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting legacy British engineering and chemical process data using Imperial units
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Calculating HVAC and natural gas pipeline volume-to-mass conversions in mixed units
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Translating material property tables between Imperial and metric specific volume units
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Blending, dosing, or storage planning for liquids with mixed unit documentation
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand the difference in mass and volume bases between units
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Use the converter consistently to maintain unit standard adherence
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Be aware that this conversion does not account for temperature or pressure variations
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Cross-check values when integrating data from varied measurement systems
Limitations
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Conversion involves different mass units (pounds vs. kilograms) and volume units (Imperial gallon vs. cubic foot)
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Precision depends on correct use of unit standards and conditions
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Standard temperature and pressure condition effects on volume are not included in conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert from gallon (UK)/pound to cubic foot/kilogram?
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This conversion is necessary to translate specific volume data between British Imperial and US customary/SI units for consistent engineering and process analysis.
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Can this tool be used for all fluids and gases?
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It is generally intended for engineering and thermodynamic applications, but precision depends on standard conditions and unit adherence.
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Does the conversion consider temperature and pressure changes?
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No, the conversion assumes standard conditions and does not account for effects of temperature or pressure on volume.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/pound
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A specific volume unit expressing volume in Imperial gallons per avoirdupois pound of mass, used in British engineering.
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Cubic foot/kilogram [ft³/kg]
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A specific volume unit that shows volume in cubic feet per kilogram of mass, combining US customary volume with SI mass.
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Specific Volume
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The volume occupied per unit mass of a substance; the reciprocal of density.