Convert Pounds per cubic foot to Ounces per UK gallon
Convert Pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) to Ounces per UK gallon (oz/gal (UK)) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
oz/gal (UK) = lb/ft³ × 2.568698452
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.
About Ounces per UK gallon
The ounce per UK gallon (oz/gal UK) equals ≈6.236 kg/m³, based on the avoirdupois ounce (28.349 g) and the UK gallon (4.54609 L). Used historically in British brewing, food manufacturing, and naval fuel specifications before metric adoption. Legacy recipes and Admiralty tables still express density in oz/gal UK. 1 oz/gal (UK) ≈6.236 kg/m³ = (1/16) lb/gal (UK).
Quick Reference Table
| Pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) | Ounces per UK gallon (oz/gal (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb/ft³ | 2.5687 oz/gal (UK) |
| 2 lb/ft³ | 5.1374 oz/gal (UK) |
| 5 lb/ft³ | 12.8435 oz/gal (UK) |
| 10 lb/ft³ | 25.687 oz/gal (UK) |
| 25 lb/ft³ | 64.2175 oz/gal (UK) |
| 50 lb/ft³ | 128.435 oz/gal (UK) |
| 100 lb/ft³ | 256.87 oz/gal (UK) |