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Pound per cubic inch (lb/in³)

One avoirdupois pound per cubic inch: 0.45359237 kg ÷ 0.0254³ m³.

What is a pound per cubic inch?

Symbol
lb/in³
Quantity
Density
Unit system
US customary
Definition
One avoirdupois pound per cubic inch: 0.45359237 kg ÷ 0.0254³ m³.
Exact
Yes, the value is exact by definition
Source
NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B.8

Common applications

Used in US material data sheets for metals and plastics, for example steel at about 0.28 lb/in³.

Pound per cubic inch in other density units

Pound per cubic inch quick reference

Pound per cubic inch in other units
Pound per cubic inchGram per cubic centimeterKilogram per cubic meterGram per cubic meter
1 lb/in³≈ 27.67990471 g/cm³≈ 27679.90471 kg/m³≈ 27679904.71 g/m³
10 lb/in³≈ 276.7990471 g/cm³≈ 276799.0471 kg/m³≈ 276799047.1 g/m³
100 lb/in³≈ 2767.990471 g/cm³≈ 2767990.471 kg/m³≈ 2767990471 g/m³
1000 lb/in³≈ 27679.90471 g/cm³≈ 27679904.71 kg/m³≈ 27679904710 g/m³

Where the pound per cubic inch fits

The next smaller density unit is the ounce per cubic inch (oz/in³). 1 lb/in³ = 16 oz/in³, and 1 oz/in³ = 0.0625 lb/in³.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams per cubic centimeter are in one pound per cubic inch?
One pound per cubic inch ≈ 27.67990471 g/cm³ (grams per cubic centimeter).
How many kilograms per cubic meter are in one pound per cubic inch?
One pound per cubic inch ≈ 27679.90471 kg/m³ (kilograms per cubic meter).
How many grams per cubic meter are in one pound per cubic inch?
One pound per cubic inch ≈ 27679904.71 g/m³ (grams per cubic meter).