Density Converter

Density is mass per unit volume. Scientists use kg/m³ or g/cm³, labs g/mL, US engineering lb/ft³, and the oil and chemical industries pounds per gallon. Water is about 1,000 kg/m³, which is 1 g/cm³ or about 62.4 lb/ft³.

How to use Density Converter

1. Type the value you want to convert.
2. Choose the unit you have in From and the unit you want in To. The swap button turns the conversion round.
3. Read the answer, with the formula underneath. For example, 1 g/cm³ = 1,000 kg/m³ ≈ 62.43 lb/ft³.
4. Open All units to see the value in every unit at once, and copy the one you need.

When it comes in handy

• Material and fluid calculations in engineering.
• Chemistry and physics homework.
• Converting product specifications between metric and US units.

Frequently asked questions

Are g/cm³ and g/mL the same?

Yes. One millilitre is exactly one cubic centimetre.

What is mg/L used for?

Concentrations in water, for example dissolved minerals or pollutants. 1 mg/L is 1 part per million in water.