Convert Pounds per cubic foot to Grams per cubic centimetre
Convert Pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) to Grams per cubic centimetre (g/cm³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
g/cm³ = lb/ft³ × 0.01601846337
About Pounds per cubic foot
The pound per cubic foot (lb/ft³) equals ≈16.018 kg/m³, widely used in US construction, soil mechanics, and insulation specifications. Softwood framing lumber averages 25-35 lb/ft³; compacted soil 90-130 lb/ft³; fresh water ≈62.43 lb/ft³; concrete 145-150 lb/ft³. ASTM standards for concrete, soil, and geotextiles routinely cite lb/ft³. 1 lb/ft³ = 0.45359237/0.028316846592 kg/m³ ≈16.018 kg/m³.
About Grams per cubic centimetre
The gram per cubic centimetre (g/cm³) equals 1000 kg/m³, the most intuitive density unit in material science and chemistry. It equals 1 kg/L and 1 t/m³. Pure water at 4°C is 0.9998 g/cm³; aluminium 2.70 g/cm³; iron 7.87 g/cm³; gold 19.30 g/cm³; osmium 22.59 g/cm³. Polymer datasheets, mineralogy, and gemological tables routinely use g/cm³. 1 g/cm³ = 1000 kg/m³ ≈62.428 lb/ft³.
Quick Reference Table
| Pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) | Grams per cubic centimetre (g/cm³) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb/ft³ | 0.0160185 g/cm³ |
| 2 lb/ft³ | 0.0320369 g/cm³ |
| 5 lb/ft³ | 0.0800923 g/cm³ |
| 10 lb/ft³ | 0.160185 g/cm³ |
| 25 lb/ft³ | 0.400462 g/cm³ |
| 50 lb/ft³ | 0.800923 g/cm³ |
| 100 lb/ft³ | 1.60185 g/cm³ |