Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Cubic Yard 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 Yard (lb/yd³)
Definition
Pound per cubic yard (lb/yd³) is a unit of density expressing the mass in pounds contained in one cubic yard of volume. It's commonly used for measuring bulk materials and construction aggregates in large volumes.
History
The lb/yd³ unit developed from traditional English units and became important in construction and civil engineering in countries using imperial measurements. It provided a practical scale for measuring bulk materials like soil, gravel, and concrete in construction projects.
Current Use
Lb/yd³ is used in construction, civil engineering, and landscaping in the United States for measuring bulk density of soil, aggregate, concrete, and other construction materials. It's standard in construction specifications and material delivery calculations.
Conversion Table
Pound per Cubic Foot(lb/ft³) | Pound per Cubic Yard(lb/yd³) |
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1 | 27 |
2 | 54 |
3 | 81 |
4 | 108 |
5 | 135 |
6 | 162 |
7 | 189 |
8 | 216 |
9 | 243 |
10 | 270 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Cubic Yard
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 27 lb/yd³
- Conversion Formula: lb/yd³ = lb/ft³ × 27
- Calculation: 1 lb/ft³ × 27 = 27 lb/yd³
Convert 10 Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Cubic Yard
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 27 lb/yd³
- Conversion Formula: lb/yd³ = lb/ft³ × 27
- Calculation: 10 lb/ft³ × 27 = 270 lb/yd³
Convert 100 Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Cubic Yard
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 27 lb/yd³
- Conversion Formula: lb/yd³ = lb/ft³ × 27
- Calculation: 100 lb/ft³ × 27 = 2,700 lb/yd³
Convert 1,000 Pound per Cubic Foot to Pound per Cubic Yard
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/ft³ = 27 lb/yd³
- Conversion Formula: lb/yd³ = lb/ft³ × 27
- Calculation: 1,000 lb/ft³ × 27 = 27,000 lb/yd³