Density Unit Converter

What is Density?

Density is a fundamental physical property that measures the mass per unit volume of a substance. It is a key characteristic that helps distinguish different materials and is crucial in various fields of science and engineering.

Formula and Units

The formula for density is:

\[\rho = \frac{m}{V}\]

Where:

• \(\rho\) (rho) is the density
• \(m\) is the mass of the substance
• \(V\) is the volume of the substance

Common units for density include:

• kg/m³ (kilograms per cubic meter)
• g/cm³ (grams per cubic centimeter)
• lb/ft³ (pounds per cubic foot)
• g/mL (grams per milliliter)

Calculation Steps

To convert between density units, follow these steps:

1. Identify the initial and target units
2. Use the conversion formula: \(Density_{target} = Density_{initial} \times \frac{ConversionFactor_{initial}}{ConversionFactor_{target}}\)
3. Apply the appropriate conversion factors
4. Calculate and round the result to the desired precision

Example and Visual Representation

Let's convert 1000 kg/m³ to g/cm³:

\[1000 \frac{kg}{m^3} \times \frac{1000 g}{1 kg} \times \frac{1 m^3}{100^3 cm^3} = 1 \frac{g}{cm^3}\]

This diagram illustrates the equivalence between 1000 kg/m³ and 1 g/cm³, showing that they represent the same density despite using different units.