Density Converter
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
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 to Gram/cm³ Conversion Table
| Kilogram/m³ [kgm3] | Gram/cm³ [gcm3] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kgm3 | 0.00001 gcm3 |
| 0.1 kgm3 | 0.0001 gcm3 |
| 1 kgm3 | 0.001 gcm3 |
| 2 kgm3 | 0.002 gcm3 |
| 3 kgm3 | 0.003 gcm3 |
| 5 kgm3 | 0.005 gcm3 |
| 10 kgm3 | 0.01 gcm3 |
| 20 kgm3 | 0.02 gcm3 |
| 50 kgm3 | 0.05 gcm3 |
| 100 kgm3 | 0.1 gcm3 |
| 1000 kgm3 | 1 gcm3 |
How to Convert Kilogram/m³ to Gram/cm³
1 kgm3 = 0.001 gcm3
1 gcm3 = 1000 kgm3
Example: convert 15 kgm3 to gcm3:
15 kgm3 = 15 × 0.001 gcm3 = 0.015 gcm3
Did You Know?
- 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!
- 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!