Convert Pounds per Cubic Inch to Kilograms per Cubic Meter

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

Pounds per cubic inch is a dense-material unit used for metals and machined parts. Kilograms per cubic meter is the SI unit of density; water is about 1,000 kg/m³. For reference: water is 1,000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³), and steel is about 7,850 kg/m³.

How to convert pounds per cubic inch to kilograms per cubic meter

1 lb/in³ = 27,679.9 kg/m³. To convert, multiply the number of pounds per cubic inch by 27,679.9. For example, 5 lb/in³ = 138,400 kg/m³, and 20 lb/in³ = 553,598 kg/m³. To go the other way, multiply kilograms per cubic meter by 0.0000361273 (since 1 kg/m³ = 0.0000361273 lb/in³).

Pounds per Cubic Inch to Kilograms per Cubic Meter conversion table

FAQ

What is 1 lb/in³ in kg/m³?

1 lb/in³ = 27,679.9 kg/m³. To convert any amount, multiply the number of pounds per cubic inch by 27,679.9.

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

Go the other way: 1 kg/m³ = 0.0000361273 lb/in³, so multiply kilograms per cubic meter by 0.0000361273 to get pounds per cubic inch.

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

Yes — 1 lb/in³ is the larger unit, equal to 27,679.9 kg/m³.

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.