Pound per Cubic Inch to Kilogram per Cubic Meter Converter
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Unit Description
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.
Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³)
Definition
Kilogram per cubic meter (kg/m³) is the SI base unit of density, expressing the mass in kilograms contained in one cubic meter of volume. It serves as the fundamental density unit in the International System of Units.
History
The kg/m³ unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) when it was formalized in 1960. It became the standard scientific unit for density measurements, replacing various regional units and providing a universal reference for scientific and engineering applications.
Current Use
Kg/m³ is universally used in scientific research, engineering, materials science, and international standards. It's essential for material specifications, fluid mechanics, atmospheric science, and any application requiring precise density measurements in scientific contexts.
Conversion Table
Pound per Cubic Inch(lb/in³) | Kilogram per Cubic Meter(kg/m³) |
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1 | 27,679.9 |
2 | 55,359.8 |
3 | 83,039.7 |
4 | 110,720 |
5 | 138,400 |
6 | 166,079 |
7 | 193,759 |
8 | 221,439 |
9 | 249,119 |
10 | 276,799 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Pound per Cubic Inch to Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/in³ = 27,679.9 kg/m³
- Conversion Formula: kg/m³ = lb/in³ × 27,679.9
- Calculation: 1 lb/in³ × 27,679.9 = 27,679.9 kg/m³
Convert 10 Pound per Cubic Inch to Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/in³ = 27,679.9 kg/m³
- Conversion Formula: kg/m³ = lb/in³ × 27,679.9
- Calculation: 10 lb/in³ × 27,679.9 = 276,799 kg/m³
Convert 100 Pound per Cubic Inch to Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/in³ = 27,679.9 kg/m³
- Conversion Formula: kg/m³ = lb/in³ × 27,679.9
- Calculation: 100 lb/in³ × 27,679.9 = 2.76799e+6 kg/m³
Convert 1,000 Pound per Cubic Inch to Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/in³ = 27,679.9 kg/m³
- Conversion Formula: kg/m³ = lb/in³ × 27,679.9
- Calculation: 1,000 lb/in³ × 27,679.9 = 2.76799e+7 kg/m³