Pound per Gallon to Ounce per Cubic Foot Converter
Conversion Formula
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Unit Description
Pound per Gallon (lb/gal)
Definition
Pound per gallon (lb/gal) is a unit of density expressing the mass in pounds contained in one gallon of volume. It's commonly used for measuring liquid densities in imperial systems, particularly in industrial and commercial applications.
History
The lb/gal unit developed from traditional English measurements and became important in industries dealing with liquids in countries using imperial units. It was particularly useful in petroleum, chemical, and food industries for measuring liquid product densities.
Current Use
Lb/gal is used in the United States for petroleum products, chemicals, food processing, and industrial liquids. It's standard in fuel specifications, chemical processing, brewing, and other industries dealing with liquid products in imperial measurements.
Ounce per Cubic Foot (oz/ft³)
Definition
Ounce per cubic foot (oz/ft³) is a unit of density expressing the mass in ounces contained in one cubic foot of volume. It provides a finer scale than pounds per cubic foot for measuring lighter materials.
History
The oz/ft³ unit developed as a subdivision of lb/ft³ to provide more precise measurements for lightweight materials. It became useful in industries dealing with low-density materials where lb/ft³ would result in very small decimal values.
Current Use
Oz/ft³ is used in the United States for measuring lightweight materials, insulation, packaging materials, and low-density products. It's found in specifications for foam, fiber insulation, and other materials where precise low-density measurements are needed.
Conversion Table
Pound per Gallon(lb/gal) | Ounce per Cubic Foot(oz/ft³) |
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1 | 119.688 |
2 | 239.377 |
3 | 359.065 |
4 | 478.753 |
5 | 598.442 |
6 | 718.13 |
7 | 837.818 |
8 | 957.506 |
9 | 1,077.19 |
10 | 1,196.88 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Pound per Gallon to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/gal = 119.688 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/gal × 119.688
- Calculation: 1 lb/gal × 119.688 = 119.688 oz/ft³
Convert 10 Pound per Gallon to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/gal = 119.688 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/gal × 119.688
- Calculation: 10 lb/gal × 119.688 = 1,196.88 oz/ft³
Convert 100 Pound per Gallon to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/gal = 119.688 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/gal × 119.688
- Calculation: 100 lb/gal × 119.688 = 11,968.8 oz/ft³
Convert 1,000 Pound per Gallon to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/gal = 119.688 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/gal × 119.688
- Calculation: 1,000 lb/gal × 119.688 = 119,688 oz/ft³