Milligram per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic Inch Converter
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Unit Description
Milligram per Cubic Centimeter (mg/cm³)
Definition
Milligram per cubic centimeter (mg/cm³) is a unit of density expressing the mass in milligrams contained in one cubic centimeter of volume. It provides finer precision for measuring very low-density materials or trace concentrations.
History
The mg/cm³ unit became important as analytical chemistry and materials science advanced, requiring measurements of very low concentrations and lightweight materials. It became essential for measuring aerosols, foams, and trace substances in various matrices.
Current Use
Mg/cm³ is used in environmental science, analytical chemistry, and materials research for measuring low-density materials, aerosol particles, and trace concentrations. It's important in air quality monitoring, pharmaceutical analysis, and research on lightweight materials.
Pound per Cubic Inch (lb/in³)
Definition
Pound per cubic inch (lb/in³) is a unit of density expressing the mass in pounds contained in one cubic inch of volume. It provides high precision for measuring dense materials in small volumes using imperial units.
History
The lb/in³ unit became important in precision engineering and manufacturing in countries using imperial measurements. It was particularly useful for measuring metals, alloys, and other dense materials where high precision was required in small volumes.
Current Use
Lb/in³ is used in American manufacturing, materials engineering, and precision applications for measuring density of metals, alloys, and high-density materials. It's found in engineering specifications, material property tables, and manufacturing quality control.
Conversion Table
Milligram per Cubic Centimeter(mg/cm³) | Pound per Cubic Inch(lb/in³) |
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1 | 0.0000361273 |
2 | 0.0000722546 |
3 | 0.000108382 |
4 | 0.000144509 |
5 | 0.000180636 |
6 | 0.000216764 |
7 | 0.000252891 |
8 | 0.000289018 |
9 | 0.000325146 |
10 | 0.000361273 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Milligram per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic Inch
- Conversion Factor: 1 mg/cm³ = 0.0000361273 lb/in³
- Conversion Formula: lb/in³ = mg/cm³ ÷ 27,679.9
- Calculation: 1 mg/cm³ ÷ 27,679.9 = 0.0000361273 lb/in³
Convert 10 Milligram per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic Inch
- Conversion Factor: 1 mg/cm³ = 0.0000361273 lb/in³
- Conversion Formula: lb/in³ = mg/cm³ ÷ 27,679.9
- Calculation: 10 mg/cm³ ÷ 27,679.9 = 0.000361273 lb/in³
Convert 100 Milligram per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic Inch
- Conversion Factor: 1 mg/cm³ = 0.0000361273 lb/in³
- Conversion Formula: lb/in³ = mg/cm³ ÷ 27,679.9
- Calculation: 100 mg/cm³ ÷ 27,679.9 = 0.00361273 lb/in³
Convert 1,000 Milligram per Cubic Centimeter to Pound per Cubic Inch
- Conversion Factor: 1 mg/cm³ = 0.0000361273 lb/in³
- Conversion Formula: lb/in³ = mg/cm³ ÷ 27,679.9
- Calculation: 1,000 mg/cm³ ÷ 27,679.9 = 0.0361273 lb/in³