Mass per volume density.
Pound per Cubic inches to Grains per Cubic Centimeter Converter — lb/in3 to gr/cm3
Convert Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) to Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per cubic inch = 427.1662087 grain per cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Pound per Cubic inches to Grains per Cubic Centimeter converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 27679.90471 / 64.79891.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pound per Cubic inches to Grains per Cubic Centimeter
Pound per Cubic inch and Grain 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
grains per cubic centimeter = pound per cubic inches × 427.166208663
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 grain per cubic centimeter equals 64.79891 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per cubic inch-to-grain per cubic centimeter factor of 427.166208663.
Simple example
1 lb/in3 × 427.1662087 = 427.1662087 gr/cm3
1 pound per cubic inch = 427.1662087 grains per cubic centimeter.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/in3 × 427.1662087 = 427,166.2087 gr/cm3
1,000 pound per cubic inches = 427,166.2087 grains per cubic centimeter.
Conversion table
| Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) | Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/cm3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/in3 | 42.71662087 gr/cm3 |
| 1 lb/in3 | 427.1662087 gr/cm3 |
| 10 lb/in3 | 4,271.662087 gr/cm3 |
| 100 lb/in3 | 42,716.62087 gr/cm3 |
| 1,000 lb/in3 | 427,166.2087 gr/cm3 |
| 10,000 lb/in3 | 4,271,662.087 gr/cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Grain per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic inch
427.1662087 gr/cm3 × 0.002341009143 = 1 lb/in3
427.1662087 grains per cubic centimeter = 1 pound per cubic inches.
pound per cubic inches = grains per cubic centimeter × 0.00234100914286
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Grain 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 Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/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 grains per cubic centimeter are in 1 pound per cubic inch?
1 pound per cubic inch equals 427.1662087 grains per cubic centimeter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per cubic inch to grain per cubic centimeter?
Multiply the pound per cubic inch value by 427.1662087. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert grain per cubic centimeter back to pound per cubic inch?
Use the reverse factor: 1 grain per cubic centimeter equals 0.0023410091 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 grain per cubic centimeter?
Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/cm3) is a unit of density.
Is the pound per cubic inch to grain per cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per cubic inch and grain per cubic centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 427.1662087 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.