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.
1 lb/ft³ = 16.018463 kg/m³
Density conversion table
| Pound per Cubic Foot | Kilogram per Cubic Meter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.16018463 |
| 0.1 | 1.6018463 |
| 0.5 | 8.0092317 |
| 1 | 16.018463 |
| 2 | 32.036927 |
| 3 | 48.05539 |
| 5 | 80.092317 |
| 10 | 160.18463 |
| 20 | 320.36927 |
| 25 | 400.46158 |
| 50 | 800.92317 |
| 100 | 1601.8463 |
| 1,000 | 16018.463 |
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.
- Enter the number of pounds per cubic foot you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilograms per cubic meter.
- Worked example: 15 lb/ft³ × 16.018463 = 240.27695 kg/m³.
- 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
| Unit | 1 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 |