Convert Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Pounds per Cubic Inch

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

Grams per cubic centimeter is a compact density unit; water is 1 g/cm³. Pounds per cubic inch is a dense-material unit used for metals and machined parts. 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 inch

1 g/cm³ = 0.0361273 lb/in³. To convert, multiply the number of grams per cubic centimeter by 0.0361273. For example, 5 g/cm³ = 0.180636 lb/in³, and 20 g/cm³ = 0.722546 lb/in³. To go the other way, multiply pounds per cubic inch by 27.6799 (since 1 lb/in³ = 27.6799 g/cm³).

Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Pounds per Cubic Inch conversion table

FAQ

What is 1 g/cm³ in lb/in³?

1 g/cm³ = 0.0361273 lb/in³. To convert any amount, multiply the number of grams per cubic centimeter by 0.0361273.

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

Go the other way: 1 lb/in³ = 27.6799 g/cm³, so multiply pounds per cubic inch by 27.6799 to get grams per cubic centimeter.

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

No — 1 g/cm³ is the smaller unit, equal to 0.0361273 lb/in³ (it takes 27.6799 g/cm³ to make one lb/in³).

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.