Density Calculator
Convert density between kg/m³, g/cm³, lb/ft³, kg/L, and more units. Essential for material science, fluid mechanics, and quality control in manufacturing. See also our Specific Volume Calculator and Mass Converter.
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What is a Density Calculator Converter?
A density converter is a tool that converts between units of density such as kilograms per cubic meter, grams per cubic centimeter, and pounds per cubic foot. It is used in material science, chemistry, fluid mechanics, and engineering for comparing material properties.
How to Convert Density Calculator Units
Select the density unit you want to convert from and the target unit using the dropdown menus. Enter your value in the input field and the converter instantly displays the equivalent density. Use this for material comparisons, buoyancy calculations, or fluid analysis.
Density Calculator Conversion Formulas
History of Density Calculator Measurement
The concept of density dates back to Archimedes, who used it to determine the purity of a gold crown. The kilogram per cubic meter became the SI density unit during the French Revolution. The gram per cubic centimeter equals the density of water at 4°C, making it a convenient reference in chemistry.
About This Density Calculator Converter
This density converter supports 20 units including kg/m³, g/cm³, kg/L, lb/ft³, lb/in³, oz/in³, g/mL, lb/gallon (US and UK), and slug/ft³. It covers both SI metric and imperial density units for science and industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert g/cm³ to kg/m³?
Multiply the g/cm³ value by 1000 to get kg/m³. For example, water has a density of 1 g/cm³ = 1000 kg/m³.
What is the density of water?
Pure water at 4°C has a density of 1 g/cm³, 1000 kg/m³, or 1 kg/L. This makes it a convenient reference point for density comparisons.
How do I convert kg/m³ to lb/ft³?
Multiply the kg/m³ value by 0.0624280 to get lb/ft³. For example, 1000 kg/m³ × 0.0624280 = 62.428 lb/ft³.
What is the difference between density and specific gravity?
Density is mass per unit volume (e.g., kg/m³). Specific gravity is the ratio of a substance's density to water's density, so it is dimensionless. A specific gravity of 2.0 means twice as dense as water.
Is g/mL the same as g/cm³?
Yes, 1 g/mL equals 1 g/cm³ because 1 milliliter equals 1 cubic centimeter. Both equal 1000 kg/m³.
Metric Conversion Factor Tables for Density Converter
| Units to convert | Multiply By The Number | Convert as Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) | 0.001 | Gram/cubic centimeter (g/cm³) |
| Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) | 0.001 | Kilogram/liter (kg/L) |
| Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) | 0.062428 | Pound/cubic foot (lb/ft³) |
| Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) | 1 | Gram/liter (g/L) |
| Gram/cubic centimeter (g/cm³) | 1000 | Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) |
| Gram/cubic centimeter (g/cm³) | 62.42796 | Pound/cubic foot (lb/ft³) |
| Gram/cubic centimeter (g/cm³) | 1 | Kilogram/liter (kg/L) |
| Kilogram/liter (kg/L) | 1000 | Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) |
| Kilogram/liter (kg/L) | 1 | Gram/cubic centimeter (g/cm³) |
| Pound/cubic foot (lb/ft³) | 16.018463 | Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) |
| Pound/cubic foot (lb/ft³) | 0.016018 | Gram/cubic centimeter (g/cm³) |
| Pound/cubic inch (lb/in³) | 27679.905 | Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) |
| Pound/gallon (US) (lb/gal) | 119.826 | Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) |
| Pound/gallon (UK) (lb/gal) | 99.7764 | Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) |
| Slug/cubic foot (slug/ft³) | 515.379 | Kilogram/cubic meter (kg/m³) |
Densityconverters & it's abbreviations
| Unit | Abbreviation | Unit | Abbreviation | Unit | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kilogram/cubic meter | kg/m³ | gram/cubic centimeter | g/cm³ | kilogram/liter | kg/L |
| gram/liter | g/L | gram/cubic meter | g/m³ | milligram/cubic meter | mg/m³ |
| gram/milliliter | g/mL | kilogram/cubic centimeter | kg/cm³ | milligram/liter | mg/L |
| microgram/liter | µg/L | pound/cubic foot | lb/ft³ | pound/cubic inch | lb/in³ |
| ounce/cubic inch | oz/in³ | pound/cubic yard | lb/yd³ | pound/gallon (US) | lb/gal |
| pound/gallon (UK) | lb/gal | ounce/gallon (US) | oz/gal | ounce/gallon (UK) | oz/gal |
| grain/gallon (US) | gr/gal | slug/cubic foot | slug/ft³ |
Complete list of Density conversion units and its conversion.
- 1 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³] = 0.001 gram/cubic centimeter [g/cm³]
kg/m³ to g/cm³ → - 1 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³] = 0.001 kilogram/liter [kg/L]
kg/m³ to kg/L → - 1 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³] = 0.0624280 pound/cubic foot [lb/ft³]
kg/m³ to lb/ft³ →
- 1 gram/cubic centimeter [g/cm³] = 1 kilogram/liter [kg/L]
g/cm³ to kg/L → - 1 kilogram/liter [kg/L] = 1000 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³]
kg/L to kg/m³ → - 1 kilogram/liter [kg/L] = 1 gram/milliliter [g/mL]
kg/L to g/mL →
- 1 ounce/cubic inch [oz/in³] = 1729.994 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³]
oz/in³ to kg/m³ → - 1 pound/gallon (US) [lb/gal] = 119.826 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³]
lb/gal (US) to kg/m³ → - 1 pound/gallon (UK) [lb/gal] = 99.7764 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³]
lb/gal (UK) to kg/m³ →
- 1 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³] = 1 gram/liter [g/L]
kg/m³ to g/L → - 1 gram/cubic centimeter [g/cm³] = 1000 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³]
g/cm³ to kg/m³ → - 1 gram/cubic centimeter [g/cm³] = 62.42796 pound/cubic foot [lb/ft³]
g/cm³ to lb/ft³ →
- 1 pound/cubic foot [lb/ft³] = 16.018463 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³]
lb/ft³ to kg/m³ → - 1 pound/cubic foot [lb/ft³] = 0.016018 gram/cubic centimeter [g/cm³]
lb/ft³ to g/cm³ → - 1 pound/cubic inch [lb/in³] = 27679.905 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³]
lb/in³ to kg/m³ →
- 1 slug/cubic foot [slug/ft³] = 515.379 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³]
slug/ft³ to kg/m³ → - 1 gram/milliliter [g/mL] = 1000 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³]
g/mL to kg/m³ → - 1 grain/gallon (US) [gr/gal] = 0.017118 kilogram/cubic meter [kg/m³]
gr/gal to kg/m³ →