Mass per volume density.
Kilograms per Cubic foot to Pounds per Cubic yard Converter — kg/ft3 to lb/yd3
Convert Kilogram per Cubic foot (kg/ft3) to Pound per Cubic yard (lb/yd3) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilogram per cubic foot = 59.52481079 pound per cubic yard). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Kilograms per Cubic foot to Pounds per Cubic yard converter
Converter
Density Converter
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 35.31466672 / 0.5932764213.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Kilograms per Cubic foot to Pounds per Cubic yard
Kilogram per Cubic foot and Pound per Cubic yard 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. Kilogram per Cubic foot is most often used for 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.
Formula
pounds per cubic yard = kilograms per cubic foot × 59.5248107899
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilogram per cubic foot equals 35.3146667215 base units, and 1 pound per cubic yard equals 0.593276421258 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilogram per cubic foot-to-pound per cubic yard factor of 59.5248107899.
Simple example
1 kg/ft3 × 59.52481079 = 59.52481079 lb/yd3
1 kilogram per cubic foot = 59.52481079 pounds per cubic yard.
Real-world example
1,000 kg/ft3 × 59.52481079 = 59,524.81079 lb/yd3
1,000 kilograms per cubic foot = 59,524.81079 pounds per cubic yard.
Conversion table
| Kilogram per Cubic foot (kg/ft3) | Pound per Cubic yard (lb/yd3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg/ft3 | 5.952481079 lb/yd3 |
| 1 kg/ft3 | 59.52481079 lb/yd3 |
| 10 kg/ft3 | 595.2481079 lb/yd3 |
| 100 kg/ft3 | 5,952.481079 lb/yd3 |
| 1,000 kg/ft3 | 59,524.81079 lb/yd3 |
| 10,000 kg/ft3 | 595,248.1079 lb/yd3 |
Reverse conversion: Pound per Cubic yard to Kilogram per Cubic foot
59.52481079 lb/yd3 × 0.01679971741 = 1 kg/ft3
59.52481079 pounds per cubic yard = 1 kilograms per cubic foot.
kilograms per cubic foot = pounds per cubic yard × 0.0167997174074
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pound per Cubic yard to Kilogram per Cubic foot.
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
Understanding the Pound per Cubic yard (lb/yd3)
Mass per volume 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.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds per cubic yard are in 1 kilogram per cubic foot?
1 kilogram per cubic foot equals 59.52481079 pounds per cubic yard, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilogram per cubic foot to pound per cubic yard?
Multiply the kilogram per cubic foot value by 59.52481079. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pound per cubic yard back to kilogram per cubic foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pound per cubic yard equals 0.0167997174 kilograms per cubic foot. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a pound per cubic yard?
Pound per Cubic yard (lb/yd3) is a unit of density.
Is the kilogram per cubic foot to pound per cubic yard conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilogram per cubic foot and pound per cubic yard are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 59.52481079 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
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.