Mass per volume density.
Pound per Cubic inches to Centigrams per Cubic Centimeter Converter — lb/in3 to cg/cm3
Convert Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) to Centigram per Cubic Centimeter (cg/cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per cubic inch = 2,767.990471 centigram per cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Pound per Cubic inches to Centigrams per Cubic Centimeter converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 27679.90471 / 10.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pound per Cubic inches to Centigrams per Cubic Centimeter
Pound per Cubic inch and Centigram 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
centigrams per cubic centimeter = pound per cubic inches × 2767.99047102
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 centigram per cubic centimeter equals 10 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per cubic inch-to-centigram per cubic centimeter factor of 2767.99047102.
Simple example
1 lb/in3 × 2767.990471 = 2,767.990471 cg/cm3
1 pound per cubic inch = 2,767.990471 centigrams per cubic centimeter.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/in3 × 2767.990471 = 2,767,990.471 cg/cm3
1,000 pound per cubic inches = 2,767,990.471 centigrams per cubic centimeter.
Conversion table
| Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) | Centigram per Cubic Centimeter (cg/cm3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/in3 | 276.7990471 cg/cm3 |
| 1 lb/in3 | 2,767.990471 cg/cm3 |
| 10 lb/in3 | 27,679.90471 cg/cm3 |
| 100 lb/in3 | 276,799.0471 cg/cm3 |
| 1,000 lb/in3 | 2,767,990.471 cg/cm3 |
| 10,000 lb/in3 | 27,679,904.71 cg/cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Centigram per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic inch
1 cg/cm3 × 0.00036127292 = 0.0003612729 lb/in3
1 centigram per cubic centimeter = 0.0003612729 pound per cubic inches.
pound per cubic inches = centigrams per cubic centimeter × 0.000361272920001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centigram 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 Centigram per Cubic Centimeter (cg/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 centigrams per cubic centimeter are in 1 pound per cubic inch?
1 pound per cubic inch equals 2,767.990471 centigrams per cubic centimeter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per cubic inch to centigram per cubic centimeter?
Multiply the pound per cubic inch value by 2767.990471. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centigram per cubic centimeter back to pound per cubic inch?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centigram per cubic centimeter equals 0.0003612729 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 centigram per cubic centimeter?
Centigram per Cubic Centimeter (cg/cm3) is a unit of density.
Is the pound per cubic inch to centigram per cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per cubic inch and centigram per cubic centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2767.990471 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.