What Is This Tool?
This converter facilitates the translation of specific volume values from liter per kilogram (L/kg), a metric unit, to gallon (UK) per pound, an Imperial unit. It supports professionals working across thermodynamics, process engineering, and soil science to integrate and compare data from different measurement systems.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Enter the specific volume value in liter per kilogram (L/kg)
-
Select 'gallon (UK) per pound' as the target unit
-
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value
-
Review the result to apply in your engineering or scientific calculations
Key Features
-
Converts specific volume between metric and Imperial units accurately
-
Supports engineering and scientific applications involving volume per mass
-
Browser-based and user-friendly interface requiring no installation
Examples
-
Convert 5 L/kg: 5 × 0.0997763737 ≈ 0.49888 gallon (UK)/pound
-
Convert 10 L/kg: 10 × 0.0997763737 ≈ 0.99776 gallon (UK)/pound
Common Use Cases
-
Reporting specific volumes in steam and refrigerant tables for boilers and turbines
-
Sizing storage tanks and piping in process engineering involving liquids and slurries
-
Interpreting legacy British engineering data with Imperial volume and mass units
-
Characterizing porosity or bulk volume of soils and powders
Tips & Best Practices
-
Always verify unit consistency when converting between metric and Imperial systems
-
Consider temperature and pressure effects on specific volume when using results
-
Use this converter to facilitate comparison of engineering data from diverse sources
Limitations
-
The units represent reciprocal density but belong to different measurement systems
-
The conversion factor is approximate due to differing definitions of gallon and pound
-
Specific volume values may vary with temperature and pressure conditions affecting accuracy
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What does liter per kilogram (L/kg) measure?
-
It measures specific volume as the volume in liters occupied by one kilogram of a substance, and it is the reciprocal of density in SI units.
-
Why convert liter/kilogram to gallon (UK)/pound?
-
To translate specific volume data between metric and Imperial units for engineering or chemical processes, especially when working with legacy data or British standards.
-
Is the conversion rate exact between L/kg and gallon (UK)/pound?
-
No, the conversion is approximate since the gallon (UK) and pound are from Imperial units and have slightly different measures compared to metric units.
Key Terminology
-
Specific Volume
-
The volume occupied by a unit of mass of a substance, expressed as volume per mass and is the reciprocal of density.
-
Liter per kilogram (L/kg)
-
A metric unit measuring the volume in liters per kilogram of mass, used in specific volume calculations.
-
Gallon (UK)/pound
-
An Imperial unit of specific volume expressing volume in UK gallons per avoirdupois pound.