Mass per volume density.
Pound per Cubic inches to Centigrams per Cubic Millimeter Converter — lb/in3 to cg/mm3
Convert Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) to Centigram per Cubic Millimeter (cg/mm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per cubic inch = 2.767990471 centigram per cubic millimeter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Pound per Cubic inches to Centigrams per Cubic Millimeter converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 27679.90471 / 10000.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pound per Cubic inches to Centigrams per Cubic Millimeter
Pound per Cubic inch and Centigram per Cubic Millimeter 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 millimeter = pound per cubic inches × 2.76799047102
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 millimeter equals 10000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per cubic inch-to-centigram per cubic millimeter factor of 2.76799047102.
Simple example
1 lb/in3 × 2.767990471 = 2.767990471 cg/mm3
1 pound per cubic inch = 2.767990471 centigrams per cubic millimeter.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/in3 × 2.767990471 = 2,767.990471 cg/mm3
1,000 pound per cubic inches = 2,767.990471 centigrams per cubic millimeter.
Conversion table
| Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) | Centigram per Cubic Millimeter (cg/mm3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/in3 | 0.2767990471 cg/mm3 |
| 1 lb/in3 | 2.767990471 cg/mm3 |
| 10 lb/in3 | 27.67990471 cg/mm3 |
| 100 lb/in3 | 276.7990471 cg/mm3 |
| 1,000 lb/in3 | 2,767.990471 cg/mm3 |
| 10,000 lb/in3 | 27,679.90471 cg/mm3 |
Reverse conversion: Centigram per Cubic Millimeter to Pound per Cubic inch
2.767990471 cg/mm3 × 0.36127292 = 1 lb/in3
2.767990471 centigrams per cubic millimeter = 1 pound per cubic inches.
pound per cubic inches = centigrams per cubic millimeter × 0.361272920001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centigram per Cubic Millimeter 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 Millimeter (cg/mm3)
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 millimeter are in 1 pound per cubic inch?
1 pound per cubic inch equals 2.767990471 centigrams per cubic millimeter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per cubic inch to centigram per cubic millimeter?
Multiply the pound per cubic inch value by 2.767990471. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centigram per cubic millimeter back to pound per cubic inch?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centigram per cubic millimeter equals 0.36127292 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 millimeter?
Centigram per Cubic Millimeter (cg/mm3) is a unit of density.
Is the pound per cubic inch to centigram per cubic millimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per cubic inch and centigram per cubic millimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.767990471 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.