Specific Gravity Question?
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Specific Gravity Question?
Hello
I would like a clarification please.
1 USG = 6lbs - does this already take into account a SG of 0.72?
So for my calculations 34 USG = 204 lbs (34*6)
also is it correct to say 1 USG = 3.785 litres and therefore 34 USG = 128.69 litres?
(phew) Thank you in advance...
I would like a clarification please.
1 USG = 6lbs - does this already take into account a SG of 0.72?
So for my calculations 34 USG = 204 lbs (34*6)
also is it correct to say 1 USG = 3.785 litres and therefore 34 USG = 128.69 litres?
(phew) Thank you in advance...
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[Pedantic mode] Technically, it is incorrect to multipy volume by SG to determine weight. In reality however, the difference is so small for a/c-sized fuel volumes that it makes no practical difference. (quite a difference for VLCC's though 
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Assuming 1 USG = 6lb, then the density@15C of the fuel is 0.7201 and the SG@60F is 0.7203
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) Assuming 1 USG = 6lb, then the density@15C of the fuel is 0.7201 and the SG@60F is 0.7203
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