Density Calculator
Calculate density, mass, or volume using the fundamental physics formula D = m/V
Calculation Mode
Density Result
Formula used: D = m/V (Density = Mass ÷ Volume)
Input values: Mass: 0.000 kg Volume: 0.000000 m³
Example Calculation
Finding Density of Water
Object: Glass of water
Mass: 200 grams (0.2 kg)
Volume: 200 cm³ (0.0002 m³)
Calculation Steps
1. Formula: D = m/V
2. D = 0.2 kg ÷ 0.0002 m³
3. D = 1,000 kg/m³
4. Result: Water density = 1,000 kg/m³ = 1 g/cm³
This matches the known density of water at room temperature!
Common Material Densities
Quick Tips
Objects with density < 1000 kg/m³ float on water
Objects with density > 1000 kg/m³ sink in water
Ice floats because it's less dense than liquid water
Use water displacement to measure irregular volumes
Temperature affects density of most materials
Understanding Density
What is Density?
Density is a fundamental physical property that describes how much mass is contained in a given volume. It's essentially how tightly packed the matter is in an object. Materials with higher density have more mass per unit volume than materials with lower density.
Real-World Applications
- •Buoyancy: Determines if objects float or sink
- •Material identification: Helps identify unknown substances
- •Quality control: Detect impurities in materials
- •Engineering: Calculate structural loads and material selection
Density Formula
Basic Formula
D = m/V
Density = Mass ÷ Volume
Rearranged for Mass:
m = D × V
Rearranged for Volume:
V = m/D
D: Density (kg/m³, g/cm³, etc.)
m: Mass (kg, g, lb, etc.)
V: Volume (m³, cm³, L, etc.)