Convert Grams per Milliliter to Pounds per Cubic Foot

What are grams per milliliter and pounds per cubic foot?

Grams per milliliter equals grams per cubic centimeter; water is 1 g/mL. 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 milliliter to pounds per cubic foot

1 g/mL = 62.428 lb/ft³. To convert, multiply the number of grams per milliliter by 62.428. For example, 5 g/mL = 312.14 lb/ft³, and 20 g/mL = 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/mL).

Grams per Milliliter to Pounds per Cubic Foot conversion table

FAQ

What is 1 g/mL in lb/ft³?

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

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

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

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

Yes — 1 g/mL 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.