Pound per Cubic Foot to Kilogram per Cubic Meter Converter
Convert Pounds per Cubic Foot to Kilograms per Cubic Meter
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Pounds per Cubic Foot to Kilograms per Cubic Meter
To convert from pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) to kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³), you multiply the density in pounds per cubic foot by 16.0185. For more information about pounds per cubic foot as a unit of measurement, visit our pounds per cubic foot page.
Formula
Kilograms per Cubic Meter = Pounds per Cubic Foot × 16.0185
or
kg/m³ = lb/ft³ × 16.0185
Examples
- 1 lb/ft³ = 1 × 16.0185 = 16.0185 kg/m³
- 10 lb/ft³ = 10 × 16.0185 = 160.185 kg/m³
- 100 lb/ft³ = 100 × 16.0185 = 1,601.85 kg/m³
- 1,000 lb/ft³ = 1,000 × 16.0185 = 16,018.5 kg/m³
When to Convert Pounds per Cubic Foot to Kilograms per Cubic Meter
This conversion is often used in engineering, construction, and various industries where density is measured in imperial units, but conversion to metric is needed for scientific or international contexts.
Civil Engineering
Civil engineers use this conversion when working with soil, concrete, and other construction materials, where density is often expressed in pounds per cubic foot but needs to be converted to metric for calculations.
Material Science
In material science, this conversion helps in standardizing units for material properties when comparing data from different systems.
Common Pounds per Cubic Foot to Kilograms per Cubic Meter Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| lb/ft³ | kg/m³ | lb/ft³ | kg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.0185 | 100 | 1,601.85 |
| 2 | 32.037 | 200 | 3,203.7 |
| 5 | 80.0925 | 500 | 8,009.25 |
| 10 | 160.185 | 1,000 | 16,018.5 |
| 20 | 320.37 | 2,000 | 32,037 |
| 50 | 800.925 | 5,000 | 80,092.5 |
| 62.42796 | 1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³)?
Pounds per cubic foot is a unit of density in the imperial system, representing the mass in pounds contained within one cubic foot of volume.
What is kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³)?
Kilograms per cubic meter is the SI unit of density, representing the mass in kilograms contained within one cubic meter of volume.
How do I convert kilograms per cubic meter to pounds per cubic foot?
To convert from kilograms per cubic meter to pounds per cubic foot, you divide the density in kilograms per cubic meter by 16.0185. For example, 16.0185 kg/m³ is equal to 16.0185 / 16.0185 = 1 lb/ft³.