Convert Kilograms per Cubic Meter to Pounds per Cubic Inch

What are kilograms per cubic meter and pounds per cubic inch?

Kilograms per cubic meter is the SI unit of density; water is about 1,000 kg/m³. 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 kilograms per cubic meter to pounds per cubic inch

1 kg/m³ = 0.0000361273 lb/in³. To convert, multiply the number of kilograms per cubic meter by 0.0000361273. For example, 5 kg/m³ = 0.000180636 lb/in³, and 20 kg/m³ = 0.000722546 lb/in³. To go the other way, multiply pounds per cubic inch by 27,679.9 (since 1 lb/in³ = 27,679.9 kg/m³).

Kilograms per Cubic Meter to Pounds per Cubic Inch conversion table

FAQ

What is 1 kg/m³ in lb/in³?

1 kg/m³ = 0.0000361273 lb/in³. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilograms per cubic meter by 0.0000361273.

How do I convert pounds per cubic inch back to kilograms per cubic meter?

Go the other way: 1 lb/in³ = 27,679.9 kg/m³, so multiply pounds per cubic inch by 27,679.9 to get kilograms per cubic meter.

Is a kilograms per cubic meter bigger than a pounds per cubic inch?

No — 1 kg/m³ is the smaller unit, equal to 0.0000361273 lb/in³ (it takes 27,679.9 kg/m³ 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.