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How to Convert from Gallon (US)/pound to Cubic foot/kilogram [ft^3/kg]?

How to Convert from Gallon (US)/pound to Cubic foot/kilogram [ft^3/kg]?

Convert specific volume units from gallon (US) per pound to cubic foot per kilogram [ft^3/kg]. Useful for engineering, thermodynamics, HVAC, and process calculations involving mixed unit systems.

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Gallon (US)/pound to Cubic foot/kilogram [ft^3/kg] Conversion Table

Gallon (US)/pound Cubic foot/kilogram [ft^3/kg]

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Gallon (US)/pound to Cubic foot/kilogram [ft^3/kg] Conversion Table
Gallon (US)/pound Cubic foot/kilogram [ft^3/kg]

What Is This Tool?

This tool converts specific volume values from gallon (US) per pound to cubic foot per kilogram [ft^3/kg], aiding in unit translation between US customary volume-mass units and mixed unit systems combining US volume with SI mass.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the specific volume value in gallon (US)/pound.
  • Select the desired target unit as cubic foot per kilogram [ft^3/kg].
  • Click convert to obtain the equivalent specific volume in ft^3/kg.

Key Features

  • Converts specific volume units accurately between gallon (US)/pound and cubic foot/kilogram.
  • Supports use in chemical and process engineering, thermodynamics, HVAC, and natural gas pipeline calculations.
  • Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

  • Convert 2 gallon (US)/pound to cubic foot/kilogram: 2 × 0.2947151557 = 0.5894303114 ft^3/kg.
  • Convert 5 gallon (US)/pound to cubic foot/kilogram: 5 × 0.2947151557 = 1.4735757785 ft^3/kg.

Common Use Cases

  • Converting liquid fuel or chemical mass in pounds to storage volume in US gallons for inventory or tank sizing.
  • Process and chemical engineering calculations requiring vessel volume determination from mass flows using US customary mass units.
  • Tabulating specific volumes of steam, refrigerants, or gases with mixed unit systems involving cubic feet and kilograms.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure consistent definitions of gallon (US) and pound to maintain accuracy.
  • Use this conversion under standard temperature and pressure conditions to avoid discrepancies.
  • Verify units carefully when mixing US customary volume with SI mass units for engineering computations.

Limitations

  • Conversion accuracy depends on the standard definitions of gallon (US) and pound.
  • Actual volume-mass ratios may vary with changes in temperature, pressure, or the specific substance involved.
  • This tool assumes standard ambient conditions and may not represent real-world variations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does gallon (US)/pound measure?
It measures specific volume, expressing the volume in US liquid gallons that corresponds to one pound of mass.

Why convert gallon (US)/pound to cubic foot/kilogram?
This conversion helps engineers and scientists work across systems combining US customary volume units with SI mass units, facilitating accurate volume-mass calculations.

Can this converter be used for all substances?
While usable for many liquids and gases, actual volume per mass can vary with temperature, pressure, and material, limiting universal accuracy.

Key Terminology

Gallon (US)/pound
A specific volume unit indicating how many US liquid gallons correspond to one pound of mass; it is the reciprocal of density.
Cubic foot/kilogram [ft³/kg]
A unit of specific volume expressing the volume in cubic feet occupied per kilogram of a substance; used in mixed-unit engineering calculations.
Specific volume
A measure of the volume occupied per unit mass of a substance; it is the inverse of density.

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