Density Converter
Gram/cm³
Definition: The gram per cubic centimeter (symbol: g/cm³ or g/cc) is a unit of density in the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system. It is exactly equivalent to 1,000 kg/m³.
History/origin: Before the SI system became the global standard, the CGS system was widely used in science. In this system, pure water at 4°C was the benchmark, having a density of exactly 1 g/cm³.
Current use: It remains highly popular in chemistry, medicine, and material sciences because it provides a convenient, small-scale number for the density of common solids and liquids.
Kilogram/m³
Definition: The kilogram per cubic meter (symbol: kg/m³ or kg·m⁻³) is the SI derived unit of density. It is defined by mass in kilograms divided by volume in cubic meters.
History/origin: This unit naturally emerged from the International System of Units (SI) as the standard for measuring the volumetric mass density of any substance.
Current use: It is the absolute standard unit used worldwide in physics, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and general engineering to express the density of liquids, solids, and gases.
Gram/cm³ to Kilogram/m³ Conversion Table
| Gram/cm³ [gcm3] | Kilogram/m³ [kgm3] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 gcm3 | 10 kgm3 |
| 0.1 gcm3 | 100 kgm3 |
| 1 gcm3 | 1000 kgm3 |
| 2 gcm3 | 2000 kgm3 |
| 3 gcm3 | 3000 kgm3 |
| 5 gcm3 | 5000 kgm3 |
| 10 gcm3 | 10000 kgm3 |
| 20 gcm3 | 20000 kgm3 |
| 50 gcm3 | 50000 kgm3 |
| 100 gcm3 | 100000 kgm3 |
| 1000 gcm3 | 1000000 kgm3 |
How to Convert Gram/cm³ to Kilogram/m³
1 gcm3 = 1000 kgm3
1 kgm3 = 0.001 gcm3
Example: convert 15 gcm3 to kgm3:
15 gcm3 = 15 × 1000 kgm3 = 15000 kgm3
Did You Know?
- Osmium is the densest naturally occurring element on Earth, with a staggering density of about 22.59 g/cm³. A football-sized chunk of Osmium would weigh over 120 kilograms!
- Did you know? Pure water has a density of exactly 1,000 kg/m³ at 4°C. Anything with a density lower than this will float on water, and anything higher will sink!