Ounce/cubic inch to Kilogram/cubic meter Converter
Enter the value that you want to convert ounce/cubic inch (oz/in³) to kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) or kilogram/cubic meter to ounce/cubic inch.Also written as OZ/IN³ to KG/M³ conversion.
1 ounce/cubic inch = 1729.9940000 kilogram/cubic meter
Formula: kilogram/cubic meter = ounce/cubic inch value × 1729.9940000
OZ/IN³ to KG/M³ — ounce/cubic inch to kilogram/cubic meter
10 ounce/cubic inch = 17299.94000 kilogram/cubic meter
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Ounce/cubic inch vs Kilogram/cubic meter
About the Ounce/cubic inch
Ounce/cubic inch (oz/in³) is a unit of density measurement. 1 ounce/cubic inch is equal to 1729.9940000 kilogram/cubic meter.
The Kilogram/cubic meter in Engineering
Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) is a unit of density measurement. 1 kilogram/cubic meter is equal to 0.0005780 ounce/cubic inch.
Density Conversions in Materials Science
Density units vary by industry: chemists use g/mL or g/cm³, engineers use kg/m³, and American petroleum standards use lb/ft³ or lb/gal. Quality control in manufacturing, buoyancy calculations in naval architecture, concrete mix design, and oil/gas well logging all require converting between density units. Different countries and standards bodies specify materials in different density units.
ounce/cubic inch to kilogram/cubic meter metric conversion table
| 0.01 oz/in³ | = | 17.29994 kg/m³ |
| 0.1 oz/in³ | = | 172.99940 kg/m³ |
| 1 oz/in³ | = | 1729.99400 kg/m³ |
| 2 oz/in³ | = | 3459.98800 kg/m³ |
| 3 oz/in³ | = | 5189.98200 kg/m³ |
| 4 oz/in³ | = | 6919.97600 kg/m³ |
| 5 oz/in³ | = | 8649.97000 kg/m³ |
| 6 oz/in³ | = | 10379.96400 kg/m³ |
| 7 oz/in³ | = | 12109.95800 kg/m³ |
| 8 oz/in³ | = | 13839.95200 kg/m³ |
| 9 oz/in³ | = | 15569.94600 kg/m³ |
| 10 oz/in³ | = | 17299.94000 kg/m³ |
| 11 oz/in³ | = | 19029.93400 kg/m³ |
| 12 oz/in³ | = | 20759.92800 kg/m³ |
| 13 oz/in³ | = | 22489.92200 kg/m³ |
| 14 oz/in³ | = | 24219.91600 kg/m³ |
| 15 oz/in³ | = | 25949.91000 kg/m³ |
| 16 oz/in³ | = | 27679.90400 kg/m³ |
| 17 oz/in³ | = | 29409.89800 kg/m³ |
| 18 oz/in³ | = | 31139.89200 kg/m³ |
| 19 oz/in³ | = | 32869.88600 kg/m³ |
| 20 oz/in³ | = | 34599.88000 kg/m³ |
| 30 oz/in³ | = | 51899.82000 kg/m³ |
| 40 oz/in³ | = | 69199.76000 kg/m³ |
| 50 oz/in³ | = | 86499.70000 kg/m³ |
| 60 oz/in³ | = | 103799.64000 kg/m³ |
| 70 oz/in³ | = | 121099.58000 kg/m³ |
| 80 oz/in³ | = | 138399.52000 kg/m³ |
| 90 oz/in³ | = | 155699.46000 kg/m³ |
| 100 oz/in³ | = | 172999.40000 kg/m³ |
| 200 oz/in³ | = | 345998.80000 kg/m³ |
| 300 oz/in³ | = | 518998.20000 kg/m³ |
| 400 oz/in³ | = | 691997.60000 kg/m³ |
| 500 oz/in³ | = | 864997.00000 kg/m³ |
| 600 oz/in³ | = | 1037996.40000 kg/m³ |
| 700 oz/in³ | = | 1210995.80000 kg/m³ |
| 800 oz/in³ | = | 1383995.20000 kg/m³ |
| 900 oz/in³ | = | 1556994.60000 kg/m³ |
| 1000 oz/in³ | = | 1729994.00000 kg/m³ |
How to Convert OZ/IN³ to KG/M³ (Ounce/cubic inch to Kilogram/cubic meter)?
We can convert ounce/cubic inch to kilogram/cubic meter by using an example.
Example:
Convert 20 Ounce/cubic inch to Kilogram/cubic meter?
We know 1 Ounce/cubic inch = 1729.9940000 kilogram/cubic meter; 1 Kilogram/cubic meter = 0.0005780 ounce/cubic inch.
20 ounce/cubic inch = ___kg/m³
20 × 1729.9940000 = 34599.88000 kg/m³ (we know 1 ounce/cubic inch = 1729.9940000 kilogram/cubic meter)
Answer:
20 ounce/cubic inch = 34599.88000 kilogram/cubic meter
Converting oz/in³ to kg/m³: Small-Scale Density Measurements
Ounces per cubic inch (oz/in³) appears in packaging specifications, small component manufacturing, and some food industry applications where items are measured in ounces and cubic inches. The conversion factor is 1 oz/in³ = 1,730.0 kg/m³ (since 1 oz = 1/16 lb, so oz/in³ = lb/in³ ÷ 16, and 27,679.9 ÷ 16 = 1,730.0).
- Identify the density in oz/in³.
- Multiply by 1,730.0 to get kg/m³.
- Alternatively, first convert oz to lb (divide by 16) to get lb/in³, then multiply by 27,679.9.
- Verify: water ≈ 0.578 oz/in³ × 1,730 = 1,000 kg/m³.
Small Component Densities: oz/in³ to kg/m³
Materials and products commonly weighed in ounces for density measurement:
| Ounce/cubic inch | Kilogram/cubic meter |
|---|---|
| 0.578 oz/in³ | 1,000 kg/m³ |
| 1.568 oz/in³ | 2,713 kg/m³ |
| 4.544 oz/in³ | 7,861 kg/m³ |
| 5.152 oz/in³ | 8,913 kg/m³ |
| 0.840 oz/in³ | 1,453 kg/m³ |
| 0.530 oz/in³ | 917 kg/m³ |
| 1.056 oz/in³ | 1,827 kg/m³ |
| 6.560 oz/in³ | 11,349 kg/m³ |
Solved Problems: oz/in³ to kg/m³
Question 1: A fishing sinker material is rated at 6.56 oz/in³. What is the density in kg/m³?
Solution:
Density in kg/m³ = oz/in³ × 1,730.0
= 6.56 × 1,730.0
= 11,349 kg/m³
Answer: 6.56 oz/in³ = 11,349 kg/m³ — this is lead, commonly used for fishing weights.
Question 2: A 3D-printed nylon part has a measured density of 0.61 oz/in³. Convert to kg/m³.
Solution:
Density in kg/m³ = oz/in³ × 1,730.0
= 0.61 × 1,730.0
= 1,055 kg/m³
Answer: 0.61 oz/in³ = 1,055 kg/m³ for SLS nylon — just slightly denser than water.
Question 3: A brass hardware fitting is specified at 4.87 oz/in³. Express in kg/m³.
Solution:
Density in kg/m³ = oz/in³ × 1,730.0
= 4.87 × 1,730.0
= 8,425 kg/m³
Answer: 4.87 oz/in³ = 8,425 kg/m³ for C360 free-machining brass.
Practice: oz/in³ to kg/m³
Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:
- Convert 2.56 oz/in³ (titanium alloy) to kg/m³. (Answer: 4,429 kg/m³)
- Express 0.38 oz/in³ (balsa wood) in kg/m³. (Answer: 657 kg/m³)
- Zinc at 4.05 oz/in³ in kg/m³. (Answer: 7,007 kg/m³)
- Polycarbonate at 0.69 oz/in³ — convert. (Answer: 1,194 kg/m³)
- Sterling silver at 5.95 oz/in³ in kg/m³. (Answer: 10,294 kg/m³)
When oz/in³ Appears in Product Design
Consumer product designers sometimes encounter oz/in³ when calculating shipping weights for small injection-molded parts. A plastic enclosure measuring 5 × 3 × 1 inches with 0.08-inch walls has approximately 2.2 in³ of material. At 0.70 oz/in³ (ABS plastic), the part weighs 1.54 oz. This unit keeps calculations in the ounce-inch system familiar to US packaging engineers.
Relationship Between oz/in³ and lb/in³
Since 16 oz = 1 lb, density in oz/in³ is simply 16 times the lb/in³ value. Most engineering references publish lb/in³, so dividing oz/in³ by 16 gives you the standard reference value. For example: steel = 4.544 oz/in³ ÷ 16 = 0.284 lb/in³, matching every materials handbook.
Key Takeaways
- 1 oz/in³ = 1,730.0 kg/m³.
- oz/in³ = lb/in³ × 16 (simple relationship to more common unit).
- Used in packaging, small parts manufacturing, and consumer products.
- Divide by 16 to get lb/in³ for standard material table lookups.
- Helpful for shipping weight estimates of injection-molded components.
Ounce/cubic inch to Kilogram/cubic meter Conversion Formula
kilogram/cubic meter = ounce/cubic inch × 1729.9940000
1 ounce/cubic inch = 1729.9940000 kilogram/cubic meter
1 kilogram/cubic meter = 0.0005780 ounce/cubic inch
Reverse: ounce/cubic inch = kilogram/cubic meter × 0.0005780
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kilogram/cubic meter are in 1 ounce/cubic inch?
There are 1729.9940000 kilogram/cubic meter in 1 ounce/cubic inch. To convert ounce/cubic inch to kilogram/cubic meter, multiply the value by 1729.9940000.
How do I convert ounce/cubic inch to kilogram/cubic meter?
Multiply your ounce/cubic inch value by 1729.9940000 to get the equivalent in kilogram/cubic meter. For example, 5 ounce/cubic inch = 5 × 1729.9940000 = 8649.97000 kilogram/cubic meter.
How do I convert kilogram/cubic meter to ounce/cubic inch?
Multiply your kilogram/cubic meter value by 0.0005780 to get the equivalent in ounce/cubic inch. Alternatively, divide by 1729.9940000.
What is 10 ounce/cubic inch in kilogram/cubic meter?
10 ounce/cubic inch is equal to 17299.94000 kilogram/cubic meter.
What is 100 ounce/cubic inch in kilogram/cubic meter?
100 ounce/cubic inch is equal to 172999.40000 kilogram/cubic meter.