Density Mass Volume Calculator
Calculate any unknown value from density, mass, or volume using the formula ρ = m/V
Calculate Density, Mass, or Volume
Select a material to auto-fill density
Example Calculation
Silver Density Calculation
Problem: A silver object has a mass of 6 kg and volume of 572 cm³. What is its density?
Given: m = 6 kg, V = 572 cm³ = 0.000572 m³
Formula: ρ = m/V
Solution: ρ = 6 kg ÷ 0.000572 m³ = 10,490 kg/m³
Volume Calculation
Problem: How much space does 2 kg of aluminum occupy?
Given: m = 2 kg, ρ = 2700 kg/m³ (aluminum density)
Formula: V = m/ρ
Solution: V = 2 kg ÷ 2700 kg/m³ = 0.00074 m³ = 740 cm³
Common Material Densities
Density Facts
Density is an intensive property - it doesn't depend on amount
Objects less dense than water (1000 kg/m³) will float
Density typically decreases with increasing temperature
Used for material identification and purity testing
Understanding Density, Mass, and Volume
What is Density?
Density is a fundamental physical property that describes how much mass is contained in a given volume. It's defined as mass per unit volume and is an intensive property, meaning it doesn't depend on the amount of material present.
Key Applications
- •Material Identification: Different materials have unique densities
- •Quality Control: Detect impurities or structural defects
- •Flotation: Predict if objects will float or sink
- •Engineering: Calculate loads and structural requirements
Density Formulas
ρ = m/V
m = ρ × V
V = m/ρ
- ρ (rho): Density (kg/m³, g/cm³, etc.)
- m: Mass (kg, g, lb, etc.)
- V: Volume (m³, cm³, L, etc.)
Note: Always ensure units are consistent when performing calculations. Convert to common units if necessary.