Trouble with a density mass problem

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To determine the mass of soil in an acre 6 inches deep with a bulk density of 1.2 g/cm3, the volume must first be calculated. An acre has a volume of 21,780 ft3 when considering half an acre. The conversion from cubic feet to cubic centimeters is essential, as 1 cubic foot equals 28,316.8466 cm3. The mass can then be calculated using the formula that incorporates the bulk density and the converted volume. Accurate unit conversions are crucial for solving this density mass problem effectively.
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What's the mass (lb) of a soil in an acre 6 inches deep with bulk density of 1.2 g/cm3?

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Looks like you have a volume calculation problem.

How would you begin to convert to the units of interest?
 
the volume of a half acre is 43,560ft3*.5= 21,780ft3
21,780ft3*mass (1.2g/cm3)=?
 
Well Google says
1 cubic foot = 28 316.8466 cubic centimeters
1 pound = 453.59237 grams
 

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