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Convert Pound per Cubic Foot to Kilogram per Cubic Meter

Use this free converter to change pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) into kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³). Pound per cubic foot and kilogram per cubic meter both measure density. As a quick reference, 1 lb/ft³ equals 16.018463 kg/m³, and 1 kg/m³ equals 0.062427961 lb/ft³.

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Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³)
16.018463

1 lb/ft³ = 16.018463 kg/m³

Density conversion table

Pound per Cubic FootKilogram per Cubic Meter
0.010.16018463
0.11.6018463
0.58.0092317
116.018463
232.036927
348.05539
580.092317
10160.18463
20320.36927
25400.46158
50800.92317
1001601.8463
1,00016018.463

How to convert Pound per Cubic Foot to Kilogram per Cubic Meter

Multiply the pound per cubic foot value by 16.018463 to get kilograms per cubic meter.

  1. Enter the number of pounds per cubic foot you want to convert.
  2. The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilograms per cubic meter.
  3. Worked example: 15 lb/ft³ × 16.018463 = 240.27695 kg/m³.
  4. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilogram per cubic meter to pound per cubic foot).

About these units

Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³)

Definition
Pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) is an imperial density unit, the mass of one cubic foot of material.
History
It developed with imperial engineering and construction practice.
Current use
It rates the density of building materials, soils, and fluids in the US.

Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³)

Definition
Kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³) is the SI unit of density, the mass of one cubic meter of a substance.
History
It follows directly from the SI base units of mass and length.
Current use
It is the standard density unit in science and engineering; water is about 1000 kg/m³.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilograms per cubic meter are in a pound per cubic foot?

There are 16.018463 kg/m³ in 1 lb/ft³. To convert, multiply the number of pounds per cubic foot by 16.018463.

How do I convert pounds per cubic foot to kilograms per cubic meter?

Multiply the pound per cubic foot value by 16.018463 to get kilograms per cubic meter. For example, 10 lb/ft³ = 160.18463 kg/m³.

Is this pound per cubic foot-to-kilogram per cubic meter converter free?

Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.

Convert Pound per Cubic Foot to other density units

Unit1 Pound per Cubic Foot equals
Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³)16.018463 kg/m³
Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm³)0.016018463 g/cm³
Gram per Milliliter (g/mL)0.016018463 g/mL
Kilogram per Liter (kg/L)0.016018463 kg/L
Pound per Cubic Inch (lb/in³)0.0005787037 lb/in³
Ounce per Cubic Inch (oz/in³)0.0092592593 oz/in³

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