Pound per Cubic Yard to Kilogram per Cubic Meter Converter
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Unit Description
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.
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 Yard(lb/yd³) | Kilogram per Cubic Meter(kg/m³) |
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1 | 0.593276 |
2 | 1.18655 |
3 | 1.77983 |
4 | 2.37311 |
5 | 2.96638 |
6 | 3.55966 |
7 | 4.15293 |
8 | 4.74621 |
9 | 5.33949 |
10 | 5.93276 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Pound per Cubic Yard to Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/yd³ = 0.593276 kg/m³
- Conversion Formula: kg/m³ = lb/yd³ ÷ 1.68555
- Calculation: 1 lb/yd³ ÷ 1.68555 = 0.593276 kg/m³
Convert 10 Pound per Cubic Yard to Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/yd³ = 0.593276 kg/m³
- Conversion Formula: kg/m³ = lb/yd³ ÷ 1.68555
- Calculation: 10 lb/yd³ ÷ 1.68555 = 5.93276 kg/m³
Convert 100 Pound per Cubic Yard to Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/yd³ = 0.593276 kg/m³
- Conversion Formula: kg/m³ = lb/yd³ ÷ 1.68555
- Calculation: 100 lb/yd³ ÷ 1.68555 = 59.3276 kg/m³
Convert 1,000 Pound per Cubic Yard to Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- Conversion Factor: 1 lb/yd³ = 0.593276 kg/m³
- Conversion Formula: kg/m³ = lb/yd³ ÷ 1.68555
- Calculation: 1,000 lb/yd³ ÷ 1.68555 = 593.276 kg/m³