Density Conversion Calculator
Convert between different density units: kg/m³, g/cm³, lb/ft³, and more
Density Converter
Conversion Result
1 g/cm³
1000 kg/m³ = 1 g/cm³
From: Kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³)
To: Grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)
Type: Density conversion
Common Density Values
Water at 4°C
1.000 g/cm³ = 1,000 kg/m³
1.000 g/cm³ = 1,000 kg/m³
Ice
0.917 g/cm³ = 917 kg/m³
0.917 g/cm³ = 917 kg/m³
Aluminum
2.700 g/cm³ = 2,700 kg/m³
2.700 g/cm³ = 2,700 kg/m³
Steel
7.850 g/cm³ = 7,850 kg/m³
7.850 g/cm³ = 7,850 kg/m³
Lead
11.34 g/cm³ = 11,340 kg/m³
11.34 g/cm³ = 11,340 kg/m³
Gold
19.30 g/cm³ = 19,300 kg/m³
19.30 g/cm³ = 19,300 kg/m³
Density Applications
Material Science
- • Material identification
- • Quality control
- • Alloy composition
- • Purity testing
Construction
- • Concrete mix design
- • Load calculations
- • Material selection
- • Structural analysis
Chemistry & Physics
- • Solution preparation
- • Fluid mechanics
- • Buoyancy calculations
- • Phase transitions
Unit Categories
Metric System:
- • kg/m³ (SI base unit)
- • g/cm³ (common lab unit)
- • g/L (solution density)
- • mg/L (trace amounts)
Imperial System:
- • lb/ft³ (construction)
- • lb/gal (fluid density)
- • oz/in³ (small objects)
- • slug/ft³ (engineering)
Key Relationships:
- • 1 g/cm³ = 1000 kg/m³
- • 1 kg/m³ = 0.0624 lb/ft³
- • 1 g/L = 1 kg/m³
- • Water ≈ 1000 kg/m³
Understanding Density and Its Units
What is Density?
Density is a fundamental physical property that describes how much mass is contained within a specific volume of a substance. It's typically represented by the Greek letter ρ (rho) and is calculated as mass divided by volume (ρ = m/V).
Why Use Different Units?
- •Regional Preferences: Metric vs Imperial systems
- •Scale Convenience: Different units for different magnitudes
- •Industry Standards: Specific units for different fields
- •Historical Usage: Traditional units in specific applications
Common Unit Conversions
Metric Conversions
1 g/cm³ = 1,000 kg/m³
1 kg/dm³ = 1,000 kg/m³
1 g/L = 1 kg/m³
1 t/m³ = 1,000 kg/m³
Imperial Conversions
1 lb/ft³ ≈ 16.02 kg/m³
1 lb/gal (US) ≈ 119.8 kg/m³
1 oz/in³ ≈ 1,730 kg/m³
1 slug/ft³ ≈ 515.4 kg/m³
Material Density Reference
| Material | Density (kg/m³) | Density (g/cm³) | Density (lb/ft³) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air (20°C) | 1.2 | 0.0012 | 0.075 |
| Cork | 240 | 0.24 | 15.0 |
| Wood (Oak) | 750 | 0.75 | 46.8 |
| Ice | 917 | 0.917 | 57.2 |
| Water (4°C) | 1,000 | 1.000 | 62.4 |
| Concrete | 2,400 | 2.40 | 150 |
| Aluminum | 2,700 | 2.70 | 169 |
| Steel | 7,850 | 7.85 | 490 |
| Copper | 8,960 | 8.96 | 559 |
| Lead | 11,340 | 11.34 | 708 |
| Mercury | 13,534 | 13.53 | 845 |
| Gold | 19,300 | 19.30 | 1,205 |