Most Common Conversion Factors
| kg/m³ | g/cm³ | g/mL | lb/ft³ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg/m³ | 1 | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.062428 |
| 1 g/cm³ | 1000 | 1 | 1 | 62.427961 |
| 1 g/mL | 1000 | 1 | 1 | 62.427961 |
| 1 lb/ft³ | 16.018463 | 0.016018 | 0.016018 | 1 |
Density Converter FAQ
What is a density converter?
A density converter converts density units such as kg/m³, g/cm³, and lb/ft³. Density is defined as mass per unit volume (ρ = m/V) and is widely used in physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering.
How do I convert kg/m³ to g/cm³?
Enter a value, choose kg/m³ as the source unit, and choose g/cm³ as the target unit. For reference, 1 g/cm³ = 1000 kg/m³, so converting between them involves a factor of 1000.
How do I convert g/cm³ to lb/ft³?
Enter the value, select g/cm³ as the source unit, and select lb/ft³ as the target unit. For example, 1 g/cm³ ≈ 62.43 lb/ft³, which is commonly used for comparing material densities.
What is the difference between kg/m³, g/cm³, and lb/ft³?kg/m³ is the SI unit of density, g/cm³ is commonly used in chemistry and materials science, and lb/ft³ is used in imperial systems. All represent mass per unit volume but in different measurement systems.
What is the density of water in common units?
Water has a density of about 1000 kg/m³ or 1 g/cm³, which is often used as a reference point for comparing other materials.
When should I use a density converter?
Use a density converter when comparing materials, solving physics or chemistry problems, working with fluids or gases, analyzing material properties, or converting between metric and imperial density units.
Is density the same as mass or weight?
No. Mass measures how much matter an object contains, while density measures how much mass is packed into a given volume. Two objects can have the same mass but different densities depending on their volume.
