Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Cubic Inch 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.
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
Pound per Cubic Foot(lb/ft³) | Pound per Cubic Inch(lb/in³) |
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1 | 0.000578704 |
2 | 0.00115741 |
3 | 0.00173611 |
4 | 0.00231481 |
5 | 0.00289352 |
6 | 0.00347222 |
7 | 0.00405093 |
8 | 0.00462963 |
9 | 0.00520833 |
10 | 0.00578704 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Cubic Inch
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 0.000578704 lb/in³
- Conversion Formula: lb/in³ = lb/ft³ ÷ 1,728
- Calculation: 1 lb/ft³ ÷ 1,728 = 0.000578704 lb/in³
Convert 10 Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Cubic Inch
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 0.000578704 lb/in³
- Conversion Formula: lb/in³ = lb/ft³ ÷ 1,728
- Calculation: 10 lb/ft³ ÷ 1,728 = 0.00578704 lb/in³
Convert 100 Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Cubic Inch
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 0.000578704 lb/in³
- Conversion Formula: lb/in³ = lb/ft³ ÷ 1,728
- Calculation: 100 lb/ft³ ÷ 1,728 = 0.0578704 lb/in³
Convert 1,000 Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Cubic Inch
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 0.000578704 lb/in³
- Conversion Formula: lb/in³ = lb/ft³ ÷ 1,728
- Calculation: 1,000 lb/ft³ ÷ 1,728 = 0.578704 lb/in³