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Density calculator

Mass and volume → density in g/cm³ and kg/m³.

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ℹ️ ρ = mass ÷ volume. Water ≈ 1 g/cm³ (1000 kg/m³). 100% local.

Calculate density

Enter the mass (g) and volume (cm³ or mL). The tool computes ρ = m/V in g/cm³ and converts it to kg/m³.

Reference values

  • Water ≈ 1 g/cm³
  • Aluminium ≈ 2.7 g/cm³
  • Iron ≈ 7.87 g/cm³
  • Gold ≈ 19.3 g/cm³

Example

InputValue
Mass100 g
Volume50 cm³
Density2 g/cm³
In kg/m³2000 kg/m³

100% local calculation, no data sent.

Frequently asked questions

What is the density formula?

ρ = mass ÷ volume. E.g. 100 g ÷ 50 cm³ = 2 g/cm³.

How to convert g/cm³ to kg/m³?

Multiply by 1000: 1 g/cm³ = 1000 kg/m³. The tool shows both.

Density vs specific gravity?

Density has units (kg/m³). Specific gravity is unitless (ratio to water).

What is the density of water?

About 1 g/cm³ (1000 kg/m³) at 4 °C.