Pound per Cubic Inch to Ounce per Cubic Foot Converter
Conversion Formula
Factor
Formula
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.
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 Inch(lb/in³) | Ounce per Cubic Foot(oz/ft³) |
---|---|
1 | 27,648 |
2 | 55,296 |
3 | 82,944 |
4 | 110,592 |
5 | 138,240 |
6 | 165,888 |
7 | 193,536 |
8 | 221,184 |
9 | 248,832 |
10 | 276,480 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Pound per Cubic Inch to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/in³ = 27,648 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/in³ × 27,648
- Calculation: 1 lb/in³ × 27,648 = 27,648 oz/ft³
Convert 10 Pound per Cubic Inch to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/in³ = 27,648 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/in³ × 27,648
- Calculation: 10 lb/in³ × 27,648 = 276,480 oz/ft³
Convert 100 Pound per Cubic Inch to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/in³ = 27,648 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/in³ × 27,648
- Calculation: 100 lb/in³ × 27,648 = 2.7648e+6 oz/ft³
Convert 1,000 Pound per Cubic Inch to Ounce per Cubic Foot
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/in³ = 27,648 oz/ft³
- Conversion Formula: oz/ft³ = lb/in³ × 27,648
- Calculation: 1,000 lb/in³ × 27,648 = 2.7648e+7 oz/ft³