Convert Pound per Cubic Foot to Ton per Cubic Yard
Enter the number of pounds per cubic foot that you want to convert to tons per cubic yard.
How to Convert Pounds per Cubic Foot to Tons per Cubic Yard
The pound per cubic foot and ton per cubic yard are both units of density. 1 ton per cubic yard equals 74.074083924 pounds per cubic foot. This means to convert pounds per cubic foot to tons per cubic yard, you divide by 74.074083924.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 lb/ft³ to tons per cubic yard:
We need to convert pounds per cubic foot to tons per cubic yard
Since 1 ton/yd³ = 74.074083924 lb/ft³, divide by 74.074083924
5 ÷ 74.074083924 = 0.067499991
5 lb/ft³ = 0.067499991 ton/yd³
Pound per Cubic Foot to Ton per Cubic Yard Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common pound per cubic foot to ton per cubic yard conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Pounds per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³) | Tons per Cubic Yard (ton/yd³) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb/ft³ | 0.0134999982 ton/yd³ |
| 2 lb/ft³ | 0.0269999964 ton/yd³ |
| 5 lb/ft³ | 0.067499991 ton/yd³ |
| 10 lb/ft³ | 0.134999982 ton/yd³ |
| 15 lb/ft³ | 0.2024999731 ton/yd³ |
| 20 lb/ft³ | 0.2699999641 ton/yd³ |
| 25 lb/ft³ | 0.3374999551 ton/yd³ |
| 50 lb/ft³ | 0.6749999102 ton/yd³ |
| 100 lb/ft³ | 1.3499998205 ton/yd³ |
About These Units
Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³)
Pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³ or PCF) is the standard imperial density unit. Water: 62.4 lb/ft³. Concrete: 150 lb/ft³. Oak wood: 45 lb/ft³. Air: 0.075 lb/ft³. Used in US construction, material specifications, and structural engineering.
Ton per Cubic Yard (ton/yd³)
Tons per cubic yard measures heavy bulk materials. Concrete: ~2 ton/yd³. Crushed stone: 1.35 ton/yd³. Used for large-scale construction estimates, quarry operations, and earthmoving calculations. One ton/yd³ = 2,000 lb/yd³.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert pounds per cubic foot to tons per cubic yard?
To convert pounds per cubic foot to tons per cubic yard, divide the value by 74.074083924. For example, 10 lb/ft³ = 0.134999982 ton/yd³.
How many tons per cubic yard are in 1 pound per cubic foot?
1 pound per cubic foot equals 0.0134999982 tons per cubic yard.
What is the formula for pounds per cubic foot to tons per cubic yard?
The formula is: ton/yd³ = lb/ft³ ÷ 74.074083924.