Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Gallon (US) Conversion

Convert between Pound per Cubic Foot and Pound per Gallon (US) quickly and accurately.

lb/ft³
lb/gal (US)

How to Convert Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Gallon (US)

Conversion Formula

1 lb/ft³ = 0.134 lb/gal (US)
1 lb/gal (US) = 7.481 lb/ft³

Example

Convert 15 lb/ft³ to lb/gal (US):

15 lb/ft³ = 15 × 0.134 lb/gal (US) = 2.005 lb/gal (US)

Unit Information

Learn about the concentration - solution units you're converting between

Pound per Cubic Foot

lb/ft³

Definition

The pound per cubic foot is a unit of mass concentration used in the United States, representing pounds of solute per cubic foot of solution. It is commonly used in construction, engineering, and industrial applications.

History/Origin

This unit emerged from US engineering and construction practices where cubic feet and pounds were standard measurements. It became widely used in civil engineering, construction, and industrial applications in the United States.

Current Use

Widely used in the United States for construction materials, concrete mixing, and industrial applications. It is commonly found in engineering specifications, construction standards, and material data sheets.

Multiplier

0.016

Offset

0

Pound per Gallon (US)

lb/gal (US)

Definition

The pound per gallon (US) is a unit of mass concentration used in the United States, representing pounds of solute per US gallon of solution. It is commonly used for higher concentration solutions in US industries.

History/Origin

This unit emerged from US industrial practices where pound and gallon measurements were standard. It became widely used in chemical processing, water treatment, and manufacturing industries in the United States.

Current Use

Widely used in the United States for chemical processing, water treatment, and manufacturing applications. It is commonly found in industrial specifications, chemical data sheets, and water treatment reports.

Multiplier

0.12

Offset

0

Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Gallon (US) Conversion Table

Pound per Cubic Foot [lb/ft³] Pound per Gallon (US) [lb/gal (US)]
1 lb/ft³ 0.133681 lb/gal (US)
10 lb/ft³ 1.336806 lb/gal (US)
25 lb/ft³ 3.342014 lb/gal (US)
50 lb/ft³ 6.684028 lb/gal (US)
100 lb/ft³ 13.368056 lb/gal (US)
0 lb/ft³ 0E+0 lb/gal (US)
-10 lb/ft³ -1.336806 lb/gal (US)
-40 lb/ft³ -5.347222 lb/gal (US)