Convert Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Pounds per Cubic Foot

What are grams per cubic centimeter and pounds per cubic foot?

Grams per cubic centimeter is a compact density unit; water is 1 g/cm³. Pounds per cubic foot is the imperial density unit used in US construction; water is about 62.4 lb/ft³. For reference: water is 1,000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³), and steel is about 7,850 kg/m³.

How to convert grams per cubic centimeter to pounds per cubic foot

1 g/cm³ = 62.428 lb/ft³. To convert, multiply the number of grams per cubic centimeter by 62.428. For example, 5 g/cm³ = 312.14 lb/ft³, and 20 g/cm³ = 1,248.56 lb/ft³. To go the other way, multiply pounds per cubic foot by 0.0160185 (since 1 lb/ft³ = 0.0160185 g/cm³).

Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Pounds per Cubic Foot conversion table

FAQ

What is 1 g/cm³ in lb/ft³?

1 g/cm³ = 62.428 lb/ft³. To convert any amount, multiply the number of grams per cubic centimeter by 62.428.

How do I convert pounds per cubic foot back to grams per cubic centimeter?

Go the other way: 1 lb/ft³ = 0.0160185 g/cm³, so multiply pounds per cubic foot by 0.0160185 to get grams per cubic centimeter.

Is a grams per cubic centimeter bigger than a pounds per cubic foot?

Yes — 1 g/cm³ is the larger unit, equal to 62.428 lb/ft³.

Are these density conversions exact?

They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.