Grams per cubic centimeter to pounds per cubic inch

Type a value in grams per cubic centimeter to see it in pounds per cubic inch straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.

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How to use it

  1. Type the value in the grams per cubic centimeter box.
  2. Read the result in pounds per cubic inch as you type, and pick the precision you need.
  3. Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.

How it is calculated

lb/in³ = g/cm³ × 0.036127292

Multiply the value in grams per cubic centimeter by 0.036127292 to get pounds per cubic inch.

Example

To convert 25 g/cm³ to pounds per cubic inch: 25 × 0.036127292 = 0.903182 lb/in³.

Conversion table

Grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)Pounds per cubic inch (lb/in³)
10.0361273
20.0722546
30.108382
50.180636
100.361273
200.722546
250.903182
501.80636
1003.61273
2509.03182
50018.0636
1,00036.1273

About the units

Gram per cubic centimeter
Equal to exactly 1000 kg/m³, the common unit for the density of metals and solids.
Pound per cubic inch
One pound in one cubic inch (16.387064 cm³), about 27679.9 kg/m³, used in US engineering for metals.

Limits and caveats

  • Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
  • Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.

Questions about this tool

How many pounds per cubic inch are in one gram per cubic centimeter?

1 g/cm³ = 0.0361273 lb/in³ exactly.

How do I convert grams per cubic centimeter to pounds per cubic inch?

Use lb/in³ = g/cm³ × 0.036127292. For example, 25 g/cm³ = 0.903182 lb/in³.

How many grams per cubic centimeter are in one pound per cubic inch?

1 lb/in³ = 27.6799 g/cm³.

How do I find the weight of a liquid from its density?

Multiply density by volume in matching units: 2 liters of oil at 0.92 kg/L weigh 1.84 kilograms.

Is the density of water exactly 1 g/cm³?

Nearly: pure water at about 4 °C is close to 0.99997 g/cm³ and gets slightly lighter as it warms. Using 1 g/cm³ is a fine approximation for most purposes.