Mass per volume density.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Grams per Cubic foot Converter — g/cm3 to g/ft3
Convert Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) to Gram per Cubic foot (g/ft3) using the exact conversion factor (1 gram per cubic centimeter = 28,316.84659 gram per cubic foot). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Grams per Cubic foot converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 1000 / 0.03531466672.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Grams per Cubic foot
Gram per Cubic Centimeter and Gram per Cubic foot both measure density — mass per unit volume — a property used to identify materials, check manufacturing quality, and predict whether something floats or sinks. As a fixed reference point, water has a density of exactly 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL) at its temperature of maximum density, which is why many density figures in science and engineering are quoted relative to water. Gram per Cubic Centimeter is most often used for material identification in chemistry and geology (mineral density tables).
Formula
grams per cubic foot = grams per cubic centimeter × 28316.846592
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 1000 base units, and 1 gram per cubic foot equals 0.0353146667215 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gram per cubic centimeter-to-gram per cubic foot factor of 28316.846592.
Simple example
1 g/cm3 × 28316.84659 = 28,316.84659 g/ft3
1 gram per cubic centimeter = 28,316.84659 grams per cubic foot.
Real-world example
1,000 g/cm3 × 28316.84659 = 28,316,846.59 g/ft3
1,000 grams per cubic centimeter = 28,316,846.59 grams per cubic foot.
Conversion table
| Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) | Gram per Cubic foot (g/ft3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 g/cm3 | 2,831.684659 g/ft3 |
| 1 g/cm3 | 28,316.84659 g/ft3 |
| 10 g/cm3 | 283,168.4659 g/ft3 |
| 100 g/cm3 | 2,831,684.659 g/ft3 |
| 1,000 g/cm3 | 28,316,846.59 g/ft3 |
| 10,000 g/cm3 | 283,168,465.9 g/ft3 |
Reverse conversion: Gram per Cubic foot to Gram per Cubic Centimeter
1 g/ft3 × 0.00003531466672 = 0.0000353147 g/cm3
1 gram per cubic foot = 0.0000353147 grams per cubic centimeter.
grams per cubic centimeter = grams per cubic foot × 0.0000353146667215
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gram per Cubic foot to Gram per Cubic Centimeter.
Gram per Cubic Centimeter vs. Gram per Cubic foot
| Aspect | Gram per Cubic Centimeter | Gram per Cubic foot |
|---|---|---|
| Family | metric derived density unit | mixed metric/US customary density unit |
| Typical use | Material identification in chemistry and geology (mineral density tables) | Can be used to express the density of low-density materials such as insulation foam, packaging material, or gas concentration by volume — for typical solid or liquid materials, kilograms per cubic meter or pounds per cubic foot are more commonly encountered |
Understanding the Gram per Cubic Centimeter
Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) measures density. Numerically identical to kilograms per liter, since one cubic centimeter equals one milliliter — this is the form most commonly used in chemistry and materials-science textbooks. It is classified as a metric derived density unit.
Where it's used: Standard density unit in chemistry and materials science worldwide
Uses of the Gram per Cubic Centimeter today
- Material identification in chemistry and geology (mineral density tables)
- Materials science and engineering specifications
- Laboratory density measurements
Understanding the Gram per Cubic foot
Gram per Cubic foot (g/ft3) measures density. A gram is a small mass unit and a cubic foot a comparatively large volume, so this combination naturally suits low-density materials rather than typical solids or liquids. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
Uses of the Gram per Cubic foot today
- Can be used to express the density of low-density materials such as insulation foam, packaging material, or gas concentration by volume — for typical solid or liquid materials, kilograms per cubic meter or pounds per cubic foot are more commonly encountered
Gram per Cubic Centimeter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Gram and cubic centimeter as accepted units for expressing density.
Gram per Cubic foot — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Gram and cubic foot as units combinable to express density, though not a standard industry pairing for general materials.
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams per cubic foot are in 1 gram per cubic centimeter?
1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 28,316.84659 grams per cubic foot, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gram per cubic centimeter to gram per cubic foot?
Multiply the gram per cubic centimeter value by 28316.84659. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gram per cubic foot back to gram per cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gram per cubic foot equals 0.0000353147 grams per cubic centimeter. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gram per cubic centimeter?
Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) measures density. Numerically identical to kilograms per liter, since one cubic centimeter equals one milliliter — this is the form most commonly used in chemistry and materials-science textbooks. It is classified as a metric derived density unit.
What is a gram per cubic foot?
Gram per Cubic foot (g/ft3) measures density. A gram is a small mass unit and a cubic foot a comparatively large volume, so this combination naturally suits low-density materials rather than typical solids or liquids. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
Is the gram per cubic centimeter to gram per cubic foot conversion exact?
Yes. Both gram per cubic centimeter and gram per cubic foot are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 28316.84659 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the gram per cubic centimeter still used today?
Standard density unit in chemistry and materials science worldwide
What's the difference between density and mass concentration?
Density is the mass of a pure substance or material per unit volume. Mass concentration is the mass of one component — like a dissolved solute — within a mixture's total volume. The two use the same kind of units but describe different physical situations.