Specific Properties
gal/lb (US)toin³/lb
Convert US gallons per pound (gal/lb (US)) to cubic inches per pound (in³/lb).
Factor1 gal/lb (US) = 231 in³/lb
Converter
gal/lb (US)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
in³/lb
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
in³/lb = gal/lb (US) × 231
Multiply any value in US gallons per pound by 231 to obtain the value in cubic inches per pound.
Worked example
Convert 1 gal/lb (US) to in³/lb.
- 01Start with 1 gal/lb (US).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 231 = 231 in³/lb.
Result1 gal/lb (US) = 231 in³/lb
Conversion table
| gal/lb (US) | in³/lb |
|---|---|
| 1 | 231 |
| 2 | 462 |
| 5 | 1155 |
| 10 | 2310 |
| 20 | 4620 |
| 50 | 11550 |
| 100 | 23100 |
| 200 | 46200 |
| 500 | 1.1550e+5 |
| 1000 | 2.3100e+5 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from gal/lb (US) to in³/lb?
1 gal/lb (US) equals 231 in³/lb. To convert, multiply the value in US gallons per pound by 231.
How do I convert 1 gal/lb (US) to in³/lb?
1 gal/lb (US) = 231 in³/lb. For any value, multiply by 231.
How do I convert in³/lb back to gal/lb (US)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.004329004. So 1 in³/lb = 0.004329 gal/lb (US).
When would I need to convert US gallon per pound to cubic inch per pound?
Specific-volume conversions between gal/lb (US) and in³/lb arise in steam-table lookups, compressible-flow analysis, and thermodynamic state-point work. Specific volume is the reciprocal of density and must not be confused with it — m³/kg and ft³/lb appear directly in property tables and equation-of-state solvers.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).
Related conversions
- in³/lb → gal/lb (US)cubic inch per pound → US gallon per pound
- m³/kg → in³/lbcubic metre per kilogram → cubic inch per pound
- in³/lb → m³/kgcubic inch per pound → cubic metre per kilogram
- m³/kg → gal/lb (US)cubic metre per kilogram → US gallon per pound
- gal/lb (US) → m³/kgUS gallon per pound → cubic metre per kilogram
- ft³/lb → in³/lbcubic foot per pound → cubic inch per pound