Density Converter Calculator

Convert density measurements between different units easily and accurately. This calculator supports common density units including kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³), grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³), and pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³).

Understanding Density Units

Density is defined as mass per unit volume. Different fields and applications use different density units:

• Kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³): The SI unit of density
• Grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³): Common in laboratory settings
• Pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³): Common in US engineering applications

Common Conversions

Here are some useful density conversion factors:

• 1 g/cm³ = 1000 kg/m³
• 1 lb/ft³ ≈ 16.0185 kg/m³
• 1 g/cm³ = 62.4280 lb/ft³

Applications

Density conversion is important in many fields:

1. Materials Science: Comparing material properties
2. Engineering: Design and analysis of structures
3. Chemistry: Laboratory calculations
4. Oceanography: Water density studies
5. Manufacturing: Quality control
6. Food Science: Product formulation

Using the Calculator

1. Enter a density value in any unit
2. The calculator automatically converts to all other units
3. Results are shown with appropriate precision

Common Material Densities

For reference, here are some common material densities:

• Water at 4°C: 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³)
• Air at sea level: 1.225 kg/m³
• Mercury: 13,546 kg/m³
• Aluminum: 2,700 kg/m³
• Steel: 7,850 kg/m³

Tips for Accurate Conversion

• Verify your input units carefully
• Consider temperature effects on density
• Use appropriate precision for your application
• Remember that density can vary with pressure and temperature

Technical Note

The conversions provided by this calculator assume standard temperature and pressure conditions. For high-precision applications or extreme conditions, additional corrections may be needed.