Mass per volume density.
Pound per Cubic inches to Short tons per Imperial gallon Converter — lb/in3 to ton/imp gal
Convert Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) to Short ton per Imperial gallon (ton/imp gal) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per cubic inch = 0.1387097164 short ton per imperial gallon). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Pound per Cubic inches to Short tons per Imperial gallon converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 27679.90471 / 199552.7453.
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About Converting Pound per Cubic inches to Short tons per Imperial gallon
Pound per Cubic inch and Short ton per Imperial gallon both measure density — mass per unit volume — a property used to identify materials, check manufacturing quality, and predict whether something floats or sinks. As a fixed reference point, water has a density of exactly 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL) at its temperature of maximum density, which is why many density figures in science and engineering are quoted relative to water. Pound per Cubic inch is most often used for used in machining and materials engineering, particularly for describing the density of metals, where a smaller volume unit than the cubic foot gives a more convenient figure.
Formula
short tons per imperial gallon = pound per cubic inches × 0.138709716396
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pound per cubic inch equals 27679.9047102 base units, and 1 short ton per imperial gallon equals 199552.745326 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per cubic inch-to-short ton per imperial gallon factor of 0.138709716396.
Simple example
1 lb/in3 × 0.1387097164 = 0.1387097164 ton/imp gal
1 pound per cubic inch = 0.1387097164 short tons per imperial gallon.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/in3 × 0.1387097164 = 138.7097164 ton/imp gal
1,000 pound per cubic inches = 138.7097164 short tons per imperial gallon.
Conversion table
| Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) | Short ton per Imperial gallon (ton/imp gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/in3 | 0.0138709716 ton/imp gal |
| 1 lb/in3 | 0.1387097164 ton/imp gal |
| 10 lb/in3 | 1.387097164 ton/imp gal |
| 100 lb/in3 | 13.87097164 ton/imp gal |
| 1,000 lb/in3 | 138.7097164 ton/imp gal |
| 10,000 lb/in3 | 1,387.097164 ton/imp gal |
Reverse conversion: Short ton per Imperial gallon to Pound per Cubic inch
0.1387097164 ton/imp gal × 7.2093003 = 1 lb/in3
0.1387097164 short tons per imperial gallon = 1 pound per cubic inches.
pound per cubic inches = short tons per imperial gallon × 7.20930029982
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Short ton per Imperial gallon to Pound per Cubic inch.
Understanding the Pound per Cubic inch
Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) measures density. A US customary density unit suited to describing dense materials in a small volume. It is classified as a US customary density unit.
Where it's used: United States
Uses of the Pound per Cubic inch today
- Used in machining and materials engineering, particularly for describing the density of metals, where a smaller volume unit than the cubic foot gives a more convenient figure
Understanding the Short ton per Imperial gallon (ton/imp gal)
Mass per volume density.
Pound per Cubic inch — sources
- US materials-engineering reference tables — Pounds per cubic inch is a commonly tabulated density unit for metals in US machining and materials references.
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Frequently asked questions
How many short tons per imperial gallon are in 1 pound per cubic inch?
1 pound per cubic inch equals 0.1387097164 short tons per imperial gallon, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per cubic inch to short ton per imperial gallon?
Multiply the pound per cubic inch value by 0.1387097164. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert short ton per imperial gallon back to pound per cubic inch?
Use the reverse factor: 1 short ton per imperial gallon equals 7.2093003 pound per cubic inches. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a pound per cubic inch?
Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) measures density. A US customary density unit suited to describing dense materials in a small volume. It is classified as a US customary density unit.
What is a short ton per imperial gallon?
Short ton per Imperial gallon (ton/imp gal) is a unit of density.
Is the pound per cubic inch to short ton per imperial gallon conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per cubic inch and short ton per imperial gallon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.1387097164 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the pound per cubic inch still used today?
United States
What's the difference between density and mass concentration?
Density is the mass of a pure substance or material per unit volume. Mass concentration is the mass of one component — like a dissolved solute — within a mixture's total volume. The two use the same kind of units but describe different physical situations.