Density Converter

Convert density between kg/m³, g/cm³, lb/ft³, and other density units.

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    Convert density measurements between different units including kilograms per cubic meter, grams per cubic centimeter, pounds per cubic foot, and more.

    What is Density Converter?

    Density is mass per unit volume. It describes how much matter is packed into a given space.

    Understanding the Units

    Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³)

    SI unit of density.

    Common Uses: Science, engineering

    Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm³)

    Commonly used density unit.

    Common Uses: Chemistry, materials science

    Conversion: 1 g/cm³ = 1,000 kg/m³

    Pound per Cubic Foot (lb/ft³)

    Imperial density unit.

    Common Uses: Construction, US engineering

    Conversion: 1 lb/ft³ = 16.02 kg/m³

    Common Density Conversions

    Example Density
    Water 1 g/cm³ = 1,000 kg/m³ = 62.4 lb/ft³
    Air (at sea level) 1.2 kg/m³ = 0.075 lb/ft³
    Steel 7.85 g/cm³ = 7,850 kg/m³ = 490 lb/ft³
    Gold 19.3 g/cm³ = 19,300 kg/m³ = 1,205 lb/ft³

    Conversion Formulas

    • Density = Mass ÷ Volume (ρ = m/V)
    • g/cm³ to kg/m³: kg/m³ = g/cm³ × 1,000
    • kg/m³ to g/cm³: g/cm³ = kg/m³ ÷ 1,000
    • kg/m³ to lb/ft³: lb/ft³ = kg/m³ × 0.0624
    • lb/ft³ to kg/m³: kg/m³ = lb/ft³ × 16.018

    Practical Examples

    Objects with density < 1 g/cm³ float on water (e.g. ice: 0.917 g/cm³)

    Aluminium: 2.7 g/cm³ — used in aircraft for its low density strength ratio

    Concrete: ~2.3 g/cm³ = 2,300 kg/m³ = 143 lb/ft³

    Cork: ~0.12 g/cm³ — floats very easily, used for bottle stoppers

    When to Use Each Unit

    kg/m³: Standard scientific and engineering calculations (SI unit)
    g/cm³: Chemistry and materials science — easy comparison to water (1 g/cm³)
    lb/ft³: US construction, building materials, and engineering applications

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