Density and Mass
oz/in³tokg/dm³
Convert ounces per cubic inch (oz/in³) to kilograms per cubic decimetre (kg/dm³).
Factor1 oz/in³ = 1.729994 kg/dm³
Converter
oz/in³
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kg/dm³
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kg/dm³ = oz/in³ × 1.729994
Multiply any value in ounces per cubic inch by 1.729994 to obtain the value in kilograms per cubic decimetre.
Worked example
Convert 1 oz/in³ to kg/dm³.
- 01Start with 1 oz/in³.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1.729994 = 1.72999 kg/dm³.
Result1 oz/in³ = 1.72999 kg/dm³
Conversion table
| oz/in³ | kg/dm³ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.73 |
| 2 | 3.46 |
| 5 | 8.65 |
| 10 | 17.3 |
| 20 | 34.6 |
| 50 | 86.5 |
| 100 | 173 |
| 200 | 346 |
| 500 | 865 |
| 1000 | 1730 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from oz/in³ to kg/dm³?
1 oz/in³ equals 1.729994 kg/dm³. To convert, multiply the value in ounces per cubic inch by 1.729994.
How do I convert 1 oz/in³ to kg/dm³?
1 oz/in³ = 1.72999 kg/dm³. For any value, multiply by 1.729994.
How do I convert kg/dm³ back to oz/in³?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.5780367. So 1 kg/dm³ = 0.578037 oz/in³.
When would I need to convert ounce per cubic inch to kilogram per cubic decimetre?
Density conversions are critical for fluid property datasheets, hydraulic head calculations, and reconciling lab measurements (often g/cm³) with process simulator inputs (kg/m³).
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).
Related conversions
- kg/dm³ → oz/in³kilogram per cubic decimetre → ounce per cubic inch
- kg/m³ → oz/in³kilogram per cubic metre → ounce per cubic inch
- oz/in³ → kg/m³ounce per cubic inch → kilogram per cubic metre
- kg/m³ → kg/dm³kilogram per cubic metre → kilogram per cubic decimetre
- kg/dm³ → kg/m³kilogram per cubic decimetre → kilogram per cubic metre
- SG → oz/in³specific gravity (water) → ounce per cubic inch