Pounds per cubic foot to grams per cubic centimeter
Type a value in pounds per cubic foot to see it in grams per cubic centimeter straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the pounds per cubic foot box.
- Read the result in grams per cubic centimeter as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
g/cm³ = lb/ft³ × 0.01601846337
Multiply the value in pounds per cubic foot by 0.01601846337 to get grams per cubic centimeter.
Example
To convert 25 lb/ft³ to grams per cubic centimeter: 25 × 0.01601846337 = 0.400462 g/cm³.
Conversion table
| Pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) | Grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0160185 |
| 2 | 0.0320369 |
| 3 | 0.0480554 |
| 5 | 0.0800923 |
| 10 | 0.160185 |
| 20 | 0.320369 |
| 25 | 0.400462 |
| 50 | 0.800923 |
| 100 | 1.60185 |
| 250 | 4.00462 |
| 500 | 8.00923 |
| 1,000 | 16.0185 |
About the units
- Pound per cubic foot
- A US and imperial unit: one pound (0.45359237 kg) in one cubic foot (0.028316846592 m³), about 16.0185 kg/m³.
- Gram per cubic centimeter
- Equal to exactly 1000 kg/m³, the common unit for the density of metals and solids.
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 grams per cubic centimeter are in one pound per cubic foot?
1 lb/ft³ = 0.0160185 g/cm³ exactly.
How do I convert pounds per cubic foot to grams per cubic centimeter?
Use g/cm³ = lb/ft³ × 0.01601846337. For example, 25 lb/ft³ = 0.400462 g/cm³.
How many pounds per cubic foot are in one gram per cubic centimeter?
1 g/cm³ = 62.428 lb/ft³.
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.