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Pound per foot to gram per centimeter Conversion
1 pound per foot (lb/ft) is equal to 14.88163944 gram per centimeter (g/cm).
1 lb/ft = 14.88163944 g/cm
or
1 g/cm = 0.06719689751 lb/ft
Formula
To convert a linear mass density from pound per foot (lb/ft) to gram per centimeter (g/cm), multiply the linear mass density in pound per foot by 14.88163944
l(g/cm) = l(lb/ft) × 14.88163944
Examples:
Convert 500 pound per foot to gram per centimeter:
l(g/cm) = 500lb/ft × 14.88163944 = 7440.819718 g/cm
Conversion table
| Pound per foot (lb/ft) | Gram per centimeter (g/cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb/ft | 14.881639436 g/cm |
| 2 lb/ft | 29.763278871 g/cm |
| 3 lb/ft | 44.644918307 g/cm |
| 5 lb/ft | 74.408197178 g/cm |
| 10 lb/ft | 148.816394357 g/cm |
| 20 lb/ft | 297.632788714 g/cm |
| 25 lb/ft | 372.040985892 g/cm |
| 50 lb/ft | 744.081971785 g/cm |
| 100 lb/ft | 1488.16394357 g/cm |
| 250 lb/ft | 3720.409858924 g/cm |
| 500 lb/ft | 7440.819717848 g/cm |
| 1000 lb/ft | 14881.639435696 g/cm |
| Gram per centimeter (g/cm) | Pound per foot (lb/ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 g/cm | 0.067196898 lb/ft |
| 2 g/cm | 0.134393795 lb/ft |
| 3 g/cm | 0.201590693 lb/ft |
| 5 g/cm | 0.335984488 lb/ft |
| 10 g/cm | 0.671968975 lb/ft |
| 20 g/cm | 1.34393795 lb/ft |
| 25 g/cm | 1.679922438 lb/ft |
| 50 g/cm | 3.359844876 lb/ft |
| 100 g/cm | 6.719689751 lb/ft |
| 250 g/cm | 16.799224378 lb/ft |
| 500 g/cm | 33.598448757 lb/ft |
| 1000 g/cm | 67.196897514 lb/ft |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert pound per foot to gram per centimeter?
Multiply the value in pound per foot by 14.88163944 to get the result in gram per centimeter. For example, 5 lb/ft × 14.88163944 = 74.408197178 g/cm.
How many gram per centimeter are in 1 pound per foot?
1 pound per foot (lb/ft) is equal to 14.881639436 gram per centimeter (g/cm).
How do I convert gram per centimeter back to pound per foot?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in gram per centimeter by 14.88163944 to get the result in pound per foot.
How accurate is the pound per foot to gram per centimeter conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 14.88163944 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
