Mass per volume density.
Pounds per Cubic Centimeter to Metric tons per Cubic yard Converter — lb/cm3 to t/yd3
Convert Pound per Cubic Centimeter (lb/cm3) to Metric ton per Cubic yard (t/yd3) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per cubic centimeter = 346.79625 metric ton per cubic yard). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Pounds per Cubic Centimeter to Metric tons per Cubic yard 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 453592.37 / 1307.950619.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pounds per Cubic Centimeter to Metric tons per Cubic yard
Pound per Cubic Centimeter and Metric ton 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. Both are mass per volume density units.
Formula
metric tons per cubic yard = pounds per cubic centimeter × 346.796250028
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pound per cubic centimeter equals 453592.37 base units, and 1 metric ton per cubic yard equals 1307.95061931 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per cubic centimeter-to-metric ton per cubic yard factor of 346.796250028.
Simple example
1 lb/cm3 × 346.79625 = 346.79625 t/yd3
1 pound per cubic centimeter = 346.79625 metric tons per cubic yard.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/cm3 × 346.79625 = 346,796.25 t/yd3
1,000 pounds per cubic centimeter = 346,796.25 metric tons per cubic yard.
Conversion table
| Pound per Cubic Centimeter (lb/cm3) | Metric ton per Cubic yard (t/yd3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/cm3 | 34.679625 t/yd3 |
| 1 lb/cm3 | 346.79625 t/yd3 |
| 10 lb/cm3 | 3,467.9625 t/yd3 |
| 100 lb/cm3 | 34,679.625 t/yd3 |
| 1,000 lb/cm3 | 346,796.25 t/yd3 |
| 10,000 lb/cm3 | 3,467,962.5 t/yd3 |
Reverse conversion: Metric ton per Cubic yard to Pound per Cubic Centimeter
346.79625 t/yd3 × 0.002883537524 = 0.9999999999 lb/cm3
346.79625 metric tons per cubic yard = 0.9999999999 pounds per cubic centimeter.
pounds per cubic centimeter = metric tons per cubic yard × 0.0028835375236
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric ton per Cubic yard to Pound per Cubic Centimeter.
Understanding the Pound per Cubic Centimeter (lb/cm3)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Metric ton per Cubic yard (t/yd3)
Mass per volume density.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons per cubic yard are in 1 pound per cubic centimeter?
1 pound per cubic centimeter equals 346.79625 metric tons per cubic yard, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per cubic centimeter to metric ton per cubic yard?
Multiply the pound per cubic centimeter value by 346.79625. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric ton per cubic yard back to pound per cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric ton per cubic yard equals 0.0028835375 pounds per cubic centimeter. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a pound per cubic centimeter?
Pound per Cubic Centimeter (lb/cm3) is a unit of density.
What is a metric ton per cubic yard?
Metric ton per Cubic yard (t/yd3) is a unit of density.
Is the pound per cubic centimeter to metric ton per cubic yard conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per cubic centimeter and metric ton per cubic yard are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 346.79625 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.