Volume to Mass Calculator
Convert between volume and mass using material density - includes extensive material database
Calculate Volume ↔ Mass
Material Selection
Amount of space occupied by the material
Selected: Water
Calculation Results
Mass Calculation
Formula & Material
Formula:
mass = density × volume
Material:
Water
Density (standard):
1000.000 kg/m³
Example Calculation
Water Volume to Mass
Material: Water at 4°C
Volume: 1 liter (0.001 m³)
Density: 1,000 kg/m³
Formula: mass = density × volume
Step-by-Step Calculation
Step 1: mass = 1,000 kg/m³ × 0.001 m³
Step 2: mass = 1.000 kg
Result: 1 liter of water weighs exactly 1 kilogram
Note: This is why the metric system is so convenient!
Density-Mass-Volume Triangle
Remember:
• Mass = Density × Volume
• Volume = Mass ÷ Density
• Density = Mass ÷ Volume
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Unit Tips
1 liter of water = 1 kilogram
1 m³ = 1,000 liters = 1,000,000 cm³
Density varies with temperature and pressure
Use consistent units for accurate calculations
Material database includes 100+ substances
Understanding Volume, Mass, and Density
What is Density?
Density is a fundamental physical property that describes how much mass is contained in a given volume of a material. It's the ratio of mass to volume and is typically expressed in kg/m³ or g/cm³.
Key Relationships
- •Density = Mass ÷ Volume: Basic definition
- •Mass = Density × Volume: Find mass from volume
- •Volume = Mass ÷ Density: Find volume from mass
- •Temperature and pressure affect density
Mathematical Foundation
ρ = m/V
m = ρ × V
V = m/ρ
- ρ (rho): Density (kg/m³)
- m: Mass (kg)
- V: Volume (m³)
Note: Always use consistent units to avoid calculation errors.
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Convert between weight and volume measurements for ingredients. Essential for recipe scaling and international recipe conversions.
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Demonstrate density concepts, solve physics problems, and understand material properties in chemistry and materials science.
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