Pound per Cubic Foot

lb/ft³

Imperial density unit

About Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³)

Pounds per cubic foot is the standard density unit in US construction and materials handling. Concrete weighs about 150 lb/ft3, softwood lumber is roughly 25-35 lb/ft3, and soil density is typically 75-110 lb/ft3. Building codes specify minimum and maximum densities for various applications.

Category
Density
Symbol
lb/ft³
Also known as
lb/ft3 pounds per cubic foot pcf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³)?

Imperial density unit

How many Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³) are in one Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³)?

One Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³) equals 16.0185 Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³).

How many Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm³) are in one Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³)?

One Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³) equals 0.016018 Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm³).

How many Kilogram per Liter (kg/L) are in one Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³)?

One Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³) equals 0.016018 Kilogram per Liter (kg/L).

How do I convert Pound per Cubic Foot to Kilogram per Cubic Meter?

To convert Pound per Cubic Foot to Kilogram per Cubic Meter, multiply the value by 16.0185 (1 lb/ft³ = 16.0185 kg/m³).