Density Converter

Convert density accurately between kilograms per cubic meter, grams per cubic centimeter, kilograms per liter, pounds per cubic foot, and more.

Convert instantly

Enter a value and choose the units. Your answer updates as you type.

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Result

0.001 Gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)

Quick reference

Kilogram per cubic meter (kg/m³)1 base units
Gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)1000 base units
Kilogram per liter (kg/L)1000 base units
Gram per liter (g/L)1 base units
Pound per cubic foot (lb/ft³)16.01846337396 base units
Pound per cubic inch (lb/in³)27679.9047102 base units

About the Density Converter

Density is mass divided by volume and is used to identify materials, size tanks, estimate buoyancy, and check manufacturing specifications. The converter uses kg/m³ as its base: water near its maximum density is about 1,000 kg/m³ or 1 g/cm³, while steel is roughly 7,850 kg/m³.

Choose units from a laboratory, construction, or US customary specification and the result updates as you type. For example, 1 g/cm³ equals 1,000 kg/m³. Pair this result with the Specific Volume Converter for its reciprocal, or use the Weight & Mass Converter when a density needs to become a total mass.

Frequently asked questions

How many kg/m³ are in 1 g/cm³?

One gram per cubic centimeter equals exactly 1,000 kg/m³.

What is the density of water?

A commonly used engineering approximation is 1,000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³), although water varies with temperature.

What is the formula for density?

Density equals mass divided by volume: ρ = m/V.

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For a related calculation, use Specific Volume Converter to convert specific volume between cubic meters per kilogram, liters per kilogram, cubic centimeters per gram, and cubic feet per pound. Alternatively, use Solution Concentration Converter to convert solution concentration between mass percent, ppm by mass, mg/L, g/L, and kg/m³ using an explicit solution density.

For the underlying method, read Viscosity Explained: Dynamic vs. Kinematic and Why It Matters.