What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps translate specific volume values from gallon (US) per pound to cubic foot per pound [ft³/lb]. Specific volume measures the volume occupied by a unit of mass and is widely used in engineering, chemical processing, and related fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the specific volume value in gallon (US)/pound
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Select gallon (US)/pound as the from unit and cubic foot/pound as the to unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in ft³/lb
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Use the converted value for engineering or inventory calculations
Key Features
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Converts specific volume from gallon (US)/pound to cubic foot/pound [ft³/lb]
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Uses a precise conversion factor based on imperial volume and mass units
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Supports applications in chemical engineering, petroleum, HVAC, and bulk material handling
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit conversions
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Helps with calculations requiring volume per mass in engineering contexts
Examples
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5 gallon (US)/pound equals 0.668402736 cubic foot/pound [ft³/lb]
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10 gallon (US)/pound equals 1.336805472 cubic foot/pound [ft³/lb]
Common Use Cases
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Converting mass of liquid fuels to storage volume in US gallons for inventory management
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Engineering calculations involving vessel volumes from mass flows using US customary units
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Specifying the specific volume of steam in boiler and turbine calculations
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Estimating storage space for bulk materials by converting mass to volume
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Translating specific volume data between units for compatibility with imperial standards
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure temperature and pressure conditions are consistent when using specific volume values
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Use the tool only with pound mass units to avoid inconsistency
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Apply the conversion to the correct physical state of the material being analyzed
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Double-check converted values for critical engineering calculations
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Refer to industry documents to confirm unit requirements for reporting or processing
Limitations
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Specific volume varies with temperature and pressure, which may affect conversion accuracy
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Both units must be used with pound mass; mixing mass units can cause errors
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Different physical states have significantly different specific volumes requiring careful conversion
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This tool does not provide adjustments for conditions affecting volume
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gallon (US)/pound measure?
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Gallon (US)/pound is a specific volume unit showing the volume in US liquid gallons occupied per pound of mass.
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Why convert gallon (US)/pound to cubic foot/pound?
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Converting to cubic foot/pound ensures compatibility with imperial engineering standards that use cubic feet per pound as volume per mass units.
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Can this converter be used for gases and solids?
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Yes, the cubic foot/pound unit applies to gases, liquids, and solids, but the specific volume depends significantly on the physical state.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (US)/pound
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A measure of specific volume expressing volume in US liquid gallons per pound of mass.
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Cubic foot/pound [ft³/lb]
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A specific volume unit denoting the volume in cubic feet occupied by one pound of mass.
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Specific Volume
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The amount of volume a unit mass of a substance occupies, reciprocal to density.