GFS Design System — Unit Converter

01 Weight Converter lbs, kg, oz, g, short tons, metric tons

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Pounds (lbs)

Kilograms (kg)

Ounces (oz)

Grams (g)

Short Tons (2000 lbs)

Metric Tons (1000 kg)

Presets:

■ Standard barrel = 640 lbs. Full truck payload ~44,000 lbs.

02 Volume Converter gallons, liters, quarts, fl oz, mL, cups

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Gallons (US)

Liters (L)

Quarts (qt)

Fluid Ounces (fl oz)

Milliliters (mL)

Cups (US)

Presets:

■ Standard drum = 55 gallons. IBC tote = 275 gallons.

03 Temperature Converter Fahrenheit and Celsius with food-industry presets

Fahrenheit (°F)

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Celsius (°C)

Presets:

Food Safety Temperature Zones

Zone	°F	°C	Status
Deep Freeze	-10 to 0	-23 to -18	FROZEN
Freezer	0	-18	FROZEN
Cooler	33 - 40	1 - 4	SAFE
Danger Zone	41 - 135	5 - 57	DANGER
Hot Holding	135+	57+	SAFE
Cooking Safe	165	74	KILL

■ FDA danger zone: 41°F - 135°F. Food must not remain in this range for more than 4 hours total.

04 Length / Dimension Converter Inches, cm, feet, meters for packaging and pallet dimensions

Inches (in)

Centimeters (cm)

Feet (ft)

Meters (m)

Presets:

■ Standard GMA pallet: 48" x 40". Standard 53ft trailer interior: 636" L x 98.5" W x 110" H.

05 Cases / Units / Pallets Case pack, pallet config, and barrel conversions

Cases to Units

Case Pack Size (units/case)

Cases

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Units

Pallets to Cases (Ti x Hi)

Ti (cases/layer)

Hi (layers/pallet)

Pallets

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Cases

Pounds to Barrels (640 lb standard)

Pounds (lbs)

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Barrels (640 lbs)

Quick Reference

          1 barrel = 640 lbs

          1 truckload = ~44,000 lbs

          ~68.75 barrels/truck

■ Barrel weight is the CME standard for cheese commodity pricing (640 lbs per barrel).

06 Price Converter Price per lb to price per case, CME cost per case

Price per lb / Price per Case

Case Weight (lbs)

Price per lb ($)

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Price per Case ($)

CME Price per lb to Cost per Case

CME Barrel Price ($/lb)

Moisture Premium ($/lb)

Freight ($/lb)

Case Weight (lbs)

■ Moisture premium based on Bongards standard 35% bracket. Freight is FOB to destination estimate.

07 Quick Reference Table Common food industry conversions at a glance

Weight Equivalents

From	To	Factor
1 lb	16 oz	x 16
1 lb	453.592 g	x 453.592
1 kg	2.20462 lbs	x 2.205
1 short ton	2,000 lbs	x 2,000
1 metric ton	2,204.62 lbs	x 2,204.62
1 barrel	640 lbs	x 640

Volume Equivalents

From	To	Factor
1 gallon	3.785 liters	x 3.785
1 gallon	4 quarts	x 4
1 gallon	128 fl oz	x 128
1 liter	33.814 fl oz	x 33.814
1 cup	8 fl oz	x 8
1 quart	0.946 liters	x 0.946

Length / Dimensions

From	To	Factor
1 inch	2.54 cm	x 2.54
1 foot	12 inches	x 12
1 foot	30.48 cm	x 30.48
1 meter	39.3701 in	x 39.37

Industry Standards

Item	Standard
GMA Pallet	48" x 40" x 6" (standard)
53ft Trailer	636" L x 98.5" W x 110" H
Truck Payload	~44,000 lbs max
CME Barrel	640 lbs (500 lb cheese)
Drum	55 gallons
IBC Tote	275 gallons

■ All conversions use exact NIST/SI factors. Industry standards per USDA/CME specifications.