Density Converter

Convert density units including kilograms per cubic meter, grams per cubic centimeter, pounds per cubic foot, pounds per cubic inch, slugs per cubic foot, and more.

Convert Density

1 gram per cubic centimeter = 1000 kilograms per cubic meter
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Common density conversions

Grams per cubic centimeter to kilograms per cubic meter:
1 g/cm³ = 1,000 kg/m³

Pounds per cubic foot to kilograms per cubic meter:
1 lb/ft³ = 16.0185 kg/m³

Pounds per cubic inch to kilograms per cubic meter:
1 lb/in³ = 27,679.9 kg/m³

Kilograms per cubic meter to pounds per cubic foot:
1 kg/m³ = 0.062428 lb/ft³

Where density conversions are used

Density conversions are useful for fluids, gases, metals, concrete, soil, aggregate, fuel, chemicals, materials engineering, process systems, and mass-to-volume calculations.

Use this converter when comparing metric, U.S. customary, material, and fluid density units.

What your density result means

Your result shows the entered density converted from the starting unit into the selected ending unit. The calculator also shows the conversion rate used so you can verify the calculation.

For engineering and material calculations, make sure the density unit matches your formula, material data sheet, lab result, or equipment specification.

Density converter tips

Frequently asked questions

What is density?

Density is mass divided by volume, or how much mass is contained in a given amount of space.

What is the SI unit of density?

The common SI unit of density is kilograms per cubic meter, abbreviated as kg/m³.

How many kilograms per cubic meter are in one gram per cubic centimeter?

One gram per cubic centimeter equals 1,000 kilograms per cubic meter.

Is specific gravity the same as density?

No. Specific gravity is a ratio compared to water, while density is mass per unit volume.

Can I convert negative density values?

This converter is designed for density magnitude conversions, so it uses non-negative values.