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Convert Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Pounds per Cubic Foot

1 g/cm³ = 62.428 pounds per cubic foot


Conversion Formula

To convert gram per cubic centimeter to lb/ft³, multiply the value by 62.428.

g/cm³ × 62.428 = lb/ft³

Quick Reference

g/cm³ lb/ft³
1 62.428
5 312.14
10 624.28
25 1560.7
50 3121.4
100 6242.8
500 31214
1000 62428

What is g/cm³?

Gram per cubic centimeter (symbol: g/cm³) is a unit of density in the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system.

One g/cm³ is exactly equal to 1,000 kg/m³.

Common Uses

This unit is very commonly used in chemistry and geology because many everyday materials (and water) have densities near 1 g/cm³. For example, the density of water at room temperature is approximately 1.0 g/cm³.

What is lb/ft³?

Pound per cubic foot (symbol: lb/ft³) is a US customary unit of density.

One lb/ft³ is approximately equal to 16.018 kg/m³.

Common Uses

This is the standard unit in the United States for describing the density of building materials, soil, and large volumes of liquid in civil engineering and construction.

How many pounds per cubic foot are in a gram per cubic centimeter?

There are 62.428 pounds per cubic foot in 1 gram per cubic centimeter.

What is the formula to convert g/cm³ to lb/ft³?

To convert g/cm³ to lb/ft³, multiply the value by 62.428.


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