Pound Per Cubic Foot

lb/ft³

Commonly Used

The pound per cubic foot is the imperial unit of density, used in USA and UK engineering and material specifications.

Quick Converter

1 lb-per-ft3 = g-per-cm3

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Pound Per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³)

The pound per cubic foot is the imperial unit of density, used in USA and UK engineering and material specifications.

Characteristics

  • Symbol: lb/ft³
  • 1 lb/ft³ = 16.0185 kg/m³
  • Imperial/US customary unit
  • Water at 4°C: 62.4 lb/ft³

Applications

  • USA/UK engineering specifications
  • Material density ratings
  • Concrete and aggregate density
  • Wood and lumber density
  • Soil and sediment density

Used In Regions

USA UK Engineering