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Density Converter

Convert density units instantly for science, engineering, materials, and fluid calculations.

Formula

value × 0.001

SampleConverted
0.001 kg/m³0.000001 g/cm³
1 kg/m³0.001 g/cm³
100 kg/m³0.1 g/cm³
997 kg/m³0.997 g/cm³
1,000 kg/m³1 g/cm³

About This Converter

Use this density converter to switch between metric, laboratory, UK imperial, and US customary density units without changing pages.

It is built for science, engineering, materials, and fluid calculations where density values often move between metric, laboratory, and imperial unit systems.

Supported units

  • Kilogram per cubic meter (kg/m³)
  • Gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)
  • Gram per milliliter (g/mL)
  • Kilogram per liter (kg/L)
  • Pound per cubic foot (lb/ft³)
  • Pound per gallon (US) (lb/gal (US))
  • Pound per gallon (UK) (lb/gal (UK))
  • Ounce per cubic inch (oz/in³)
  • Pound per cubic inch (lb/in³)
  • Tonne per cubic meter (t/m³)
  • Megagram per cubic meter (Mg/m³)
  • Gram per liter (g/L)
  • Milligram per milliliter (mg/mL)
  • Milligram per liter (mg/L)
  • Slug per cubic foot (slug/ft³)
  • Grain per gallon (US) (gr/gal (US))
  • Grain per gallon (UK) (gr/gal (UK))
  • Ounce per gallon (US) (oz/gal (US))
  • Ounce per gallon (UK) (oz/gal (UK))
  • Ton (US) per cubic yard (ton (US)/yd³)
  • Ton (UK) per cubic yard (ton (UK)/yd³)

Direct conversion pages

Open focused conversion pages for the most useful density pairs.

kg m3 to g cm3g cm3 to kg m3kg m3 to g mlg ml to kg m3kg m3 to lb ft3lb ft3 to kg m3kg m3 to pounds per gallon uspounds per gallon us to kg m3kg m3 to pounds per gallon ukpounds per gallon uk to kg m3kg l to g cm3g cm3 to kg lg ml to lb ft3lb ft3 to g mlg cm3 to lb ft3lb ft3 to g cm3oz in3 to g cm3g cm3 to oz in3lb in3 to g cm3g cm3 to lb in3

How to use

Enter a non-negative density value, choose the unit you are starting with, then choose the unit you want to convert to. The result updates instantly as you type or change either unit.

Use the swap button to reverse the selected units when you want to check the same density in the opposite direction.

Density conversion formula

ConverterKey stores density internally as kg/m³. To convert between two density units, multiply the input by the source unit's kg/m³ factor, then divide by the target unit's kg/m³ factor.

For the default kg/m³ to g/cm³ direction, the formula is value × 0.001. This also supports common searches like kg/m3 to g/cm3, g/ml to kg/m3, and lb/ft3 to kg/m3.

When density conversions matter

Density connects mass and volume, which makes it useful when comparing liquids, metals, plastics, powders, and other materials. A value in g/mL may be convenient in a lab, while kg/m³ is common in engineering references.

For fluid and material work, keep the unit label with the number. A density written as 1 g/cm³ is the same physical density as 1000 kg/m³, but the scale can look very different if the unit is missing.

Quick Reference

InputConverted
0.001 kg/m³0.000001 g/cm³
1 kg/m³0.001 g/cm³
100 kg/m³0.1 g/cm³
997 kg/m³0.997 g/cm³
1,000 kg/m³1 g/cm³

Density converter FAQ

What is density?

Density is mass divided by volume. It describes how much material is packed into a given space, commonly written as kg/m³, g/cm³, g/mL, or lb/ft³.

How do you convert g/cm³ to kg/m³?

Multiply the g/cm³ value by 1000. For example, 2.5 g/cm³ equals 2500 kg/m³.

Is g/mL the same as g/cm³?

Yes. One milliliter is equal to one cubic centimeter, so 1 g/mL is the same density as 1 g/cm³ and 1000 kg/m³.

What is the density of water in common units?

Fresh water is about 1000 kg/m³, 1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL, or 62.4 lb/ft³ near room temperature. The exact value changes slightly with temperature and impurities.

When should I use lb/ft³ vs kg/m³?

Use kg/m³ for SI engineering, science, and most metric references. Use lb/ft³ when working with US customary engineering tables, building materials, or local specifications that already use imperial units.

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