Pounds per cubic inch to grams per cubic centimeter
Type a value in pounds per cubic inch 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 inch 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/in³ × 27.67990471
Multiply the value in pounds per cubic inch by 27.67990471 to get grams per cubic centimeter.
Example
To convert 25 lb/in³ to grams per cubic centimeter: 25 × 27.67990471 = 691.998 g/cm³.
Conversion table
| Pounds per cubic inch (lb/in³) | Grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27.6799 |
| 2 | 55.3598 |
| 3 | 83.0397 |
| 5 | 138.4 |
| 10 | 276.799 |
| 20 | 553.598 |
| 25 | 691.998 |
| 50 | 1,384 |
| 100 | 2,767.99 |
| 250 | 6,919.98 |
| 500 | 13,840 |
| 1,000 | 27,679.9 |
About the units
- Pound per cubic inch
- One pound in one cubic inch (16.387064 cm³), about 27679.9 kg/m³, used in US engineering for metals.
- 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 inch?
1 lb/in³ = 27.6799 g/cm³ exactly.
How do I convert pounds per cubic inch to grams per cubic centimeter?
Use g/cm³ = lb/in³ × 27.67990471. For example, 25 lb/in³ = 691.998 g/cm³.
How many pounds per cubic inch are in one gram per cubic centimeter?
1 g/cm³ = 0.0361273 lb/in³.
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.