Mass per volume density.
Pound per Cubic inches to Carats per Cubic Centimeter Converter — lb/in3 to ct/cm3
Convert Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) to Carat per Cubic Centimeter (ct/cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per cubic inch = 138.3995236 carat per cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Pound per Cubic inches to Carats per Cubic Centimeter converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 27679.90471 / 200.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pound per Cubic inches to Carats per Cubic Centimeter
Pound per Cubic inch and Carat 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 inch is most often used for used in machining and materials engineering, particularly for describing the density of metals, where a smaller volume unit than the cubic foot gives a more convenient figure.
Formula
carats per cubic centimeter = pound per cubic inches × 138.399523551
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pound per cubic inch equals 27679.9047102 base units, and 1 carat per cubic centimeter equals 200 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per cubic inch-to-carat per cubic centimeter factor of 138.399523551.
Simple example
1 lb/in3 × 138.3995236 = 138.3995236 ct/cm3
1 pound per cubic inch = 138.3995236 carats per cubic centimeter.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/in3 × 138.3995236 = 138,399.5236 ct/cm3
1,000 pound per cubic inches = 138,399.5236 carats per cubic centimeter.
Conversion table
| Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) | Carat per Cubic Centimeter (ct/cm3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/in3 | 13.83995236 ct/cm3 |
| 1 lb/in3 | 138.3995236 ct/cm3 |
| 10 lb/in3 | 1,383.995236 ct/cm3 |
| 100 lb/in3 | 13,839.95236 ct/cm3 |
| 1,000 lb/in3 | 138,399.5236 ct/cm3 |
| 10,000 lb/in3 | 1,383,995.236 ct/cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Carat per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic inch
138.3995236 ct/cm3 × 0.0072254584 = 1 lb/in3
138.3995236 carats per cubic centimeter = 1 pound per cubic inches.
pound per cubic inches = carats per cubic centimeter × 0.00722545840002
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Carat per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic inch.
Understanding the Pound per Cubic inch
Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) measures density. A US customary density unit suited to describing dense materials in a small volume. It is classified as a US customary density unit.
Where it's used: United States
Uses of the Pound per Cubic inch today
- Used in machining and materials engineering, particularly for describing the density of metals, where a smaller volume unit than the cubic foot gives a more convenient figure
Understanding the Carat per Cubic Centimeter (ct/cm3)
Mass per volume density.
Pound per Cubic inch — sources
- US materials-engineering reference tables — Pounds per cubic inch is a commonly tabulated density unit for metals in US machining and materials references.
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Frequently asked questions
How many carats per cubic centimeter are in 1 pound per cubic inch?
1 pound per cubic inch equals 138.3995236 carats per cubic centimeter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per cubic inch to carat per cubic centimeter?
Multiply the pound per cubic inch value by 138.3995236. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert carat per cubic centimeter back to pound per cubic inch?
Use the reverse factor: 1 carat per cubic centimeter equals 0.0072254584 pound per cubic inches. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a pound per cubic inch?
Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) measures density. A US customary density unit suited to describing dense materials in a small volume. It is classified as a US customary density unit.
What is a carat per cubic centimeter?
Carat per Cubic Centimeter (ct/cm3) is a unit of density.
Is the pound per cubic inch to carat per cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per cubic inch and carat per cubic centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 138.3995236 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the pound per cubic inch still used today?
United States
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.