Mass per volume density.
Pounds per Cubic foot to Grams per Cubic Centimeter Converter — lb/ft3 to g/cm3
Convert Pound per Cubic foot (lb/ft3) to Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per cubic foot = 0.0160184634 gram per cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Pounds per Cubic foot to Grams per Cubic Centimeter converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 16.01846337 / 1000.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pounds per Cubic foot to Grams per Cubic Centimeter
Pound per Cubic foot and Gram per Cubic Centimeter 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. Pound per Cubic foot is typically associated with united States (construction, engineering, materials specifications), while Gram per Cubic Centimeter is typically associated with standard density unit in chemistry and materials science worldwide.
Formula
grams per cubic centimeter = pounds per cubic foot × 0.016018463374
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pound per cubic foot equals 16.018463374 base units, and 1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 1000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per cubic foot-to-gram per cubic centimeter factor of 0.016018463374.
Simple example
1 lb/ft3 × 0.01601846337 = 0.0160184634 g/cm3
1 pound per cubic foot = 0.0160184634 grams per cubic centimeter.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/ft3 × 0.01601846337 = 16.01846337 g/cm3
1,000 pounds per cubic foot = 16.01846337 grams per cubic centimeter.
Conversion table
| Pound per Cubic foot (lb/ft3) | Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/ft3 | 0.0016018463 g/cm3 |
| 1 lb/ft3 | 0.0160184634 g/cm3 |
| 10 lb/ft3 | 0.1601846337 g/cm3 |
| 100 lb/ft3 | 1.601846337 g/cm3 |
| 1,000 lb/ft3 | 16.01846337 g/cm3 |
| 10,000 lb/ft3 | 160.1846337 g/cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Gram per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic foot
0.0160184634 g/cm3 × 62.42796058 = 1.000000002 lb/ft3
0.0160184634 grams per cubic centimeter = 1.000000002 pounds per cubic foot.
pounds per cubic foot = grams per cubic centimeter × 62.4279605761
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gram per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic foot.
Pound per Cubic foot vs. Gram per Cubic Centimeter
| Aspect | Pound per Cubic foot | Gram per Cubic Centimeter |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary density unit | metric derived density unit |
| Typical use | US construction material density specs (concrete, soil, lumber, insulation) | Material identification in chemistry and geology (mineral density tables) |
| Where it's used | United States (construction, engineering, materials specifications) | Standard density unit in chemistry and materials science worldwide |
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
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
Pound per Cubic foot — sources
- NIST Handbook 44 — General tables of units including US customary density measures.
Gram per Cubic Centimeter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Gram and cubic centimeter as accepted units for expressing density.
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams per cubic centimeter are in 1 pound per cubic foot?
1 pound per cubic foot equals 0.0160184634 grams per cubic centimeter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per cubic foot to gram per cubic centimeter?
Multiply the pound per cubic foot value by 0.01601846337. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gram per cubic centimeter back to pound per cubic foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 62.42796058 pounds per cubic foot. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
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.
Is the pound per cubic foot to gram per cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per cubic foot and gram per cubic centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.01601846337 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the pound per cubic foot still used today?
United States (construction, engineering, materials specifications)
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.