Pound per Cubic Foot to Ounce per Cubic Foot Converter
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Unit Description
Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³)
Definition
Pound per cubic foot (lb/ft³) is a unit of density expressing the mass in pounds contained in one cubic foot of volume. It's one of the most commonly used density units in imperial systems for construction and engineering applications.
History
The lb/ft³ unit evolved from traditional English measurements and became standard in American construction and engineering. It provided a convenient scale for measuring building materials, with many common materials having easily remembered values in this unit.
Current Use
Lb/ft³ is extensively used in the United States for construction materials, HVAC calculations, structural engineering, and building codes. It's standard for measuring density of wood, concrete, insulation, and other building materials in American construction industry.
Ounce per Cubic Foot (oz/ft³)
Definition
Ounce per cubic foot (oz/ft³) is a unit of density expressing the mass in ounces contained in one cubic foot of volume. It provides a finer scale than pounds per cubic foot for measuring lighter materials.
History
The oz/ft³ unit developed as a subdivision of lb/ft³ to provide more precise measurements for lightweight materials. It became useful in industries dealing with low-density materials where lb/ft³ would result in very small decimal values.
Current Use
Oz/ft³ is used in the United States for measuring lightweight materials, insulation, packaging materials, and low-density products. It's found in specifications for foam, fiber insulation, and other materials where precise low-density measurements are needed.
Conversion Table
Pound per Cubic Foot(lb/ft³) | Ounce per Cubic Foot(oz/ft³) |
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1 | 16 |
2 | 32 |
3 | 48 |
4 | 64 |
5 | 80 |
6 | 96 |
7 | 112 |
8 | 128 |
9 | 144 |
10 | 160 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Pound per Cubic Foot to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 16 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/ft³ × 16
- Calculation: 1 lb/ft³ × 16 = 16 oz/ft³
Convert 10 Pound per Cubic Foot to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 16 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/ft³ × 16
- Calculation: 10 lb/ft³ × 16 = 160 oz/ft³
Convert 100 Pound per Cubic Foot to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 16 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/ft³ × 16
- Calculation: 100 lb/ft³ × 16 = 1,600 oz/ft³
Convert 1,000 Pound per Cubic Foot to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 16 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/ft³ × 16
- Calculation: 1,000 lb/ft³ × 16 = 16,000 oz/ft³