Liter per Gram to Cubic Foot per Pound Conversion

Convert between Liter per Gram and Cubic Foot per Pound quickly and accurately.

From Liter per Gram

L/g

To Cubic Foot per Pound

ft³/lb

How to Convert Liter per Gram to Cubic Foot per Pound

Conversion Formula

1 L/g = 16.018 ft³/lb

1 ft³/lb = 0.062 L/g

Example

Convert 15 L/g to ft³/lb:

15 L/g = 15 × 16.018 ft³/lb = 240.277 ft³/lb

Unit Information

Learn about the specific volume units you're converting between

Liter per Gram

L/g

Definition

The liter per gram (L/g) is a unit of specific volume, representing the volume in liters occupied by one gram of a substance. It is used for materials with very low density.

History/Origin

This unit combines the liter with the gram, providing a measure for specific volume that is particularly useful for very light materials or gases where large volumes correspond to small masses.

Current Use

Used in chemistry, materials science, and engineering for measuring specific volume of lightweight materials, foams, and gases where the volume-to-mass ratio is very high.

Multiplier

Offset

Cubic Foot per Pound

ft³/lb

Definition

The cubic foot per pound (ft³/lb) is a unit of specific volume in the imperial system, representing the volume in cubic feet occupied by one pound of a substance.

History/Origin

This unit is based on the imperial system using both cubic foot and pound, providing a consistent imperial measure for specific volume that is widely used in US engineering and industry.

Current Use

Commonly used in US engineering, construction, and industrial applications where both volume and mass are measured in imperial units for specific volume calculations.

Multiplier

0.062

Offset