Mass per volume density.
Pounds per Cubic foot to Kilograms per Cubic Centimeter Converter — lb/ft3 to kg/cm3
Convert Pound per Cubic foot (lb/ft3) to Kilogram per Cubic Centimeter (kg/cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per cubic foot = 0.0000160185 kilogram per cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Pounds per Cubic foot to Kilograms per Cubic Centimeter converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 16.01846337 / 1000000.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pounds per Cubic foot to Kilograms per Cubic Centimeter
Pound per Cubic foot and Kilogram 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 most often used for us construction material density specs (concrete, soil, lumber, insulation).
Formula
kilograms per cubic centimeter = pounds per cubic foot × 0.000016018463374
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 kilogram per cubic centimeter equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per cubic foot-to-kilogram per cubic centimeter factor of 0.000016018463374.
Simple example
1 lb/ft3 × 0.00001601846337 = 0.0000160185 kg/cm3
1 pound per cubic foot = 0.0000160185 kilograms per cubic centimeter.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/ft3 × 0.00001601846337 = 0.0160184634 kg/cm3
1,000 pounds per cubic foot = 0.0160184634 kilograms per cubic centimeter.
Conversion table
| Pound per Cubic foot (lb/ft3) | Kilogram per Cubic Centimeter (kg/cm3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/ft3 | 0.0000016018 kg/cm3 |
| 1 lb/ft3 | 0.0000160185 kg/cm3 |
| 10 lb/ft3 | 0.0001601846 kg/cm3 |
| 100 lb/ft3 | 0.0016018463 kg/cm3 |
| 1,000 lb/ft3 | 0.0160184634 kg/cm3 |
| 10,000 lb/ft3 | 0.1601846337 kg/cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Kilogram per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic foot
0.0000160185 kg/cm3 × 62427.96058 = 1.000002286 lb/ft3
0.0000160185 kilograms per cubic centimeter = 1.000002286 pounds per cubic foot.
pounds per cubic foot = kilograms per cubic centimeter × 62427.9605761
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilogram per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic foot.
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 Kilogram per Cubic Centimeter (kg/cm3)
Mass per volume 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 kilograms per cubic centimeter are in 1 pound per cubic foot?
1 pound per cubic foot equals 0.0000160185 kilograms per cubic centimeter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per cubic foot to kilogram per cubic centimeter?
Multiply the pound per cubic foot value by 0.00001601846337. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilogram per cubic centimeter back to pound per cubic foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilogram per cubic centimeter equals 62,427.96058 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 kilogram per cubic centimeter?
Kilogram per Cubic Centimeter (kg/cm3) is a unit of density.
Is the pound per cubic foot to kilogram per cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per cubic foot and kilogram per cubic centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00001601846337 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.