Mass per volume density.
Pounds per Cubic Meter to Kilograms per Cubic yard Converter — lb/m3 to kg/yd3
Convert Pound per Cubic Meter (lb/m3) to Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per cubic meter = 0.34679625 kilogram per cubic yard). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Pounds per Cubic Meter to Kilograms per Cubic yard converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 0.45359237 / 1.307950619.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Pounds per Cubic Meter to Kilograms per Cubic yard
Pound per Cubic Meter and Kilogram per Cubic yard 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. Both are mass per volume density units.
Formula
kilograms per cubic yard = pounds per cubic meter × 0.346796250028
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pound per cubic meter equals 0.45359237 base units, and 1 kilogram per cubic yard equals 1.30795061931 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per cubic meter-to-kilogram per cubic yard factor of 0.346796250028.
Simple example
1 lb/m3 × 0.34679625 = 0.34679625 kg/yd3
1 pound per cubic meter = 0.34679625 kilograms per cubic yard.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/m3 × 0.34679625 = 346.79625 kg/yd3
1,000 pounds per cubic meter = 346.79625 kilograms per cubic yard.
Conversion table
| Pound per Cubic Meter (lb/m3) | Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/m3 | 0.034679625 kg/yd3 |
| 1 lb/m3 | 0.34679625 kg/yd3 |
| 10 lb/m3 | 3.4679625 kg/yd3 |
| 100 lb/m3 | 34.679625 kg/yd3 |
| 1,000 lb/m3 | 346.79625 kg/yd3 |
| 10,000 lb/m3 | 3,467.9625 kg/yd3 |
Reverse conversion: Kilogram per Cubic yard to Pound per Cubic Meter
0.34679625 kg/yd3 × 2.883537524 = 0.9999999999 lb/m3
0.34679625 kilograms per cubic yard = 0.9999999999 pounds per cubic meter.
pounds per cubic meter = kilograms per cubic yard × 2.8835375236
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilogram per Cubic yard to Pound per Cubic Meter.
Understanding the Pound per Cubic Meter (lb/m3)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Kilogram per Cubic yard
Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) measures density. A mathematically valid way to express bulk material density in kilograms per cubic yard. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
Uses of the Kilogram per Cubic yard today
- Can be used to express the density of bulk construction materials such as gravel, soil, or aggregate — in practice, US construction and landscaping references more commonly express this as tons per cubic yard or pounds per cubic foot
Kilogram per Cubic yard — sources
- US construction and landscaping material-estimating references — Bulk material weight by volume is typically reported in tons per cubic yard in US construction and landscaping contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms per cubic yard are in 1 pound per cubic meter?
1 pound per cubic meter equals 0.34679625 kilograms per cubic yard, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per cubic meter to kilogram per cubic yard?
Multiply the pound per cubic meter value by 0.34679625. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilogram per cubic yard back to pound per cubic meter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilogram per cubic yard equals 2.883537524 pounds per cubic meter. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a pound per cubic meter?
Pound per Cubic Meter (lb/m3) is a unit of density.
What is a kilogram per cubic yard?
Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) measures density. A mathematically valid way to express bulk material density in kilograms per cubic yard. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
Is the pound per cubic meter to kilogram per cubic yard conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per cubic meter and kilogram per cubic yard are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.34679625 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
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.