Mass per volume density.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic foot Converter — g/cm3 to kg/ft3
Convert Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) to Kilogram per Cubic foot (kg/ft3) using the exact conversion factor (1 gram per cubic centimeter = 28.31684659 kilogram per cubic foot). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic foot converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 1000 / 35.31466672.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic foot
Gram per Cubic Centimeter and Kilogram 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
kilograms per cubic foot = grams per cubic centimeter × 28.316846592
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 kilogram per cubic foot equals 35.3146667215 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gram per cubic centimeter-to-kilogram per cubic foot factor of 28.316846592.
Simple example
1 g/cm3 × 28.31684659 = 28.31684659 kg/ft3
1 gram per cubic centimeter = 28.31684659 kilograms per cubic foot.
Real-world example
1,000 g/cm3 × 28.31684659 = 28,316.84659 kg/ft3
1,000 grams per cubic centimeter = 28,316.84659 kilograms per cubic foot.
Conversion table
| Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) | Kilogram per Cubic foot (kg/ft3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 g/cm3 | 2.831684659 kg/ft3 |
| 1 g/cm3 | 28.31684659 kg/ft3 |
| 10 g/cm3 | 283.1684659 kg/ft3 |
| 100 g/cm3 | 2,831.684659 kg/ft3 |
| 1,000 g/cm3 | 28,316.84659 kg/ft3 |
| 10,000 g/cm3 | 283,168.4659 kg/ft3 |
Reverse conversion: Kilogram per Cubic foot to Gram per Cubic Centimeter
28.31684659 kg/ft3 × 0.03531466672 = 0.9999999999 g/cm3
28.31684659 kilograms per cubic foot = 0.9999999999 grams per cubic centimeter.
grams per cubic centimeter = kilograms per cubic foot × 0.0353146667215
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilogram per Cubic foot to Gram per Cubic Centimeter.
Gram per Cubic Centimeter vs. Kilogram per Cubic foot
| Aspect | Gram per Cubic Centimeter | Kilogram 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 construction and bulk materials such as insulation, soil, or aggregate — in practice, pounds per cubic foot (US) or tons per cubic yard are the units more commonly seen in US construction references |
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 Kilogram per Cubic foot
Kilogram per Cubic foot (kg/ft3) measures density. A mathematically valid way to express density in kilograms per cubic foot. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
Uses of the Kilogram per Cubic foot today
- Can be used to express the density of construction and bulk materials such as insulation, soil, or aggregate — in practice, pounds per cubic foot (US) or tons per cubic yard are the units more commonly seen in US construction references
Gram per Cubic Centimeter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Gram and cubic centimeter as accepted units for expressing density.
Kilogram per Cubic foot — sources
- US construction and materials-estimating references — US construction density figures are typically given in pounds per cubic foot or tons per cubic yard rather than kilograms per cubic foot.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms per cubic foot are in 1 gram per cubic centimeter?
1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 28.31684659 kilograms per cubic foot, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gram per cubic centimeter to kilogram per cubic foot?
Multiply the gram per cubic centimeter value by 28.31684659. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilogram per cubic foot back to gram per cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilogram per cubic foot equals 0.0353146667 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 kilogram per cubic foot?
Kilogram per Cubic foot (kg/ft3) measures density. A mathematically valid way to express density in kilograms per cubic foot. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
Is the gram per cubic centimeter to kilogram per cubic foot conversion exact?
Yes. Both gram per cubic centimeter and kilogram per cubic foot are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 28.31684659 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.