Mass per volume density.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Pounds per Cubic foot Converter — g/cm3 to lb/ft3
Convert Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) to Pound per Cubic foot (lb/ft3) using the exact conversion factor (1 gram per cubic centimeter = 62.42796058 pound per cubic foot). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Pounds per Cubic foot converter
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Convert thousands of mass-per-volume density combinations for science, engineering, agriculture, and fluids.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 1000 / 16.01846337.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Pounds per Cubic foot
Gram per Cubic Centimeter and Pound 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 typically associated with standard density unit in chemistry and materials science worldwide, while Pound per Cubic foot is typically associated with united States (construction, engineering, materials specifications).
Formula
pounds per cubic foot = grams per cubic centimeter × 62.4279605761
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 pound per cubic foot equals 16.018463374 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gram per cubic centimeter-to-pound per cubic foot factor of 62.4279605761.
Simple example
1 g/cm3 × 62.42796058 = 62.42796058 lb/ft3
1 gram per cubic centimeter = 62.42796058 pounds per cubic foot.
Real-world example
1,000 g/cm3 × 62.42796058 = 62,427.96058 lb/ft3
1,000 grams per cubic centimeter = 62,427.96058 pounds per cubic foot.
Conversion table
| Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) | Pound per Cubic foot (lb/ft3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 g/cm3 | 6.242796058 lb/ft3 |
| 1 g/cm3 | 62.42796058 lb/ft3 |
| 10 g/cm3 | 624.2796058 lb/ft3 |
| 100 g/cm3 | 6,242.796058 lb/ft3 |
| 1,000 g/cm3 | 62,427.96058 lb/ft3 |
| 10,000 g/cm3 | 624,279.6058 lb/ft3 |
Reverse conversion: Pound per Cubic foot to Gram per Cubic Centimeter
62.42796058 lb/ft3 × 0.01601846337 = 1 g/cm3
62.42796058 pounds per cubic foot = 1 grams per cubic centimeter.
grams per cubic centimeter = pounds per cubic foot × 0.016018463374
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pound per Cubic foot to Gram per Cubic Centimeter.
Gram per Cubic Centimeter vs. Pound per Cubic foot
| Aspect | Gram per Cubic Centimeter | Pound per Cubic foot |
|---|---|---|
| Family | metric derived density unit | US customary density unit |
| Typical use | Material identification in chemistry and geology (mineral density tables) | US construction material density specs (concrete, soil, lumber, insulation) |
| Where it's used | Standard density unit in chemistry and materials science worldwide | United States (construction, engineering, materials specifications) |
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 Pound per Cubic foot
Pound per Cubic foot (lb/ft3) measures density. The US customary unit for expressing density, commonly used in construction and engineering material specifications. It is classified as a US customary density unit.
Where it's used: United States (construction, engineering, materials specifications)
Uses of the Pound per Cubic foot today
- US construction material density specs (concrete, soil, lumber, insulation)
- US engineering material property tables
- Bulk material handling and shipping weight estimates
Gram per Cubic Centimeter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Gram and cubic centimeter as accepted units for expressing density.
Pound per Cubic foot — sources
- NIST Handbook 44 — General tables of units including US customary density measures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pounds per cubic foot are in 1 gram per cubic centimeter?
1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 62.42796058 pounds per cubic foot, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gram per cubic centimeter to pound per cubic foot?
Multiply the gram per cubic centimeter value by 62.42796058. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pound per cubic foot back to gram per cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pound per cubic foot equals 0.0160184634 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 pound per cubic foot?
Pound per Cubic foot (lb/ft3) measures density. The US customary unit for expressing density, commonly used in construction and engineering material specifications. It is classified as a US customary density unit.
Is the gram per cubic centimeter to pound per cubic foot conversion exact?
Yes. Both gram per cubic centimeter and pound per cubic foot are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 62.42796058 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.