Convert Ounces per US gallon to Pounds per cubic foot
Convert Ounces per US gallon (oz/gal (US)) to Pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
lb/ft³ = oz/gal (US) × 0.4675324675
About Ounces per US gallon
The ounce per US gallon (oz/gal US) equals ≈7.489 kg/m³, combining the avoirdupois ounce (28.349 g) and the US liquid gallon (3.785 L). Used in US brewing and beverage production for measuring dissolved solids in wort and syrup; homebrewing grain-to-water ratios are often cited in oz/gal. 1 oz/gal (US) ≈7.489 kg/m³ = (1/16) lb/gal (US).
About Pounds per cubic foot
The pound per cubic foot (lb/ft³) equals ≈16.018 kg/m³, widely used in US construction, soil mechanics, and insulation specifications. Softwood framing lumber averages 25-35 lb/ft³; compacted soil 90-130 lb/ft³; fresh water ≈62.43 lb/ft³; concrete 145-150 lb/ft³. ASTM standards for concrete, soil, and geotextiles routinely cite lb/ft³. 1 lb/ft³ = 0.45359237/0.028316846592 kg/m³ ≈16.018 kg/m³.
Quick Reference Table
| Ounces per US gallon (oz/gal (US)) | Pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz/gal (US) | 0.467532 lb/ft³ |
| 2 oz/gal (US) | 0.935065 lb/ft³ |
| 5 oz/gal (US) | 2.33766 lb/ft³ |
| 10 oz/gal (US) | 4.67532 lb/ft³ |
| 25 oz/gal (US) | 11.6883 lb/ft³ |
| 50 oz/gal (US) | 23.3766 lb/ft³ |
| 100 oz/gal (US) | 46.7532 lb/ft³ |