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The density of uranium is 18.90 grams per cubic centimeter.

1 cubic centimeter = 0.0610237441 cubic inch

So 1 cubic inch weighs 18.90 ÷ 0.0610 = 309.715 grams

1 ounce = 28.3495231 grams

So 309.715 ÷ 28.35 grams/ounce = 10.925 ounces or 0.6828 pounds

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