Density Converter
Convert density measurements between different units.
Popular Density Conversions
Complete List of Density Units for Conversion
1 Gram per Cubic Centimeter [g/cm³] = 1000.00 Kilogram per Cubic Meter [kg/m³]
Gram per Cubic Centimeter to Kilogram per Cubic Meter, Kilogram per Cubic Meter to Gram per Cubic Centimeter
1 Kilogram per Liter [kg/L] = 1000.00 Kilogram per Cubic Meter [kg/m³]
Kilogram per Liter to Kilogram per Cubic Meter, Kilogram per Cubic Meter to Kilogram per Liter
1 Gram per Liter [g/L] = 1.00000 Kilogram per Cubic Meter [kg/m³]
Gram per Liter to Kilogram per Cubic Meter, Kilogram per Cubic Meter to Gram per Liter
1 Pound per Cubic Foot [lb/ft³] = 16.0185 Kilogram per Cubic Meter [kg/m³]
Pound per Cubic Foot to Kilogram per Cubic Meter, Kilogram per Cubic Meter to Pound per Cubic Foot
1 Pound per Cubic Inch [lb/in³] = 27679.9 Kilogram per Cubic Meter [kg/m³]
Pound per Cubic Inch to Kilogram per Cubic Meter, Kilogram per Cubic Meter to Pound per Cubic Inch
How this density converter works
Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³) is used as the internal base unit. Every value you enter is first converted to Kilogram per Cubic Meter using exact SI factors, then translated to the requested unit with the same data pulled from the SI Brochure and NIST SP 811.
Key density relationships
- 1 Gram per Cubic Centimeter = 1,000 Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- 1 Kilogram per Liter = 1,000 Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- 1 Gram per Liter = 1 Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- 1 Pound per Cubic Foot = 16.0185 Kilogram per Cubic Meter
- 1 Pound per Cubic Inch = 27,679.9 Kilogram per Cubic Meter
Where density units are used
Design engineers, product developers, and researchers depend on these units to size components, validate simulations, and document specifications. The density converter covers real-world units such as Kilogram per Cubic Meter and Gram per Cubic Centimeter, giving teams a trusted reference when cross-checking data between labs, suppliers, and regulatory filings.
Tips for accurate density conversions
- Always verify the unit symbol in your worksheet—this converter normalizes values through Kilogram per Cubic Meter, which is the SI reference for density measurements.
- When jumping between Kilogram per Cubic Meter and Gram per Cubic Centimeter, watch metric prefixes and rounding. A misplaced milli-, micro-, or kilo- prefix can produce errors of several orders of magnitude.
- Document the context (test conditions, instrument resolution, uncertainty) whenever you publish density conversions so coworkers and auditors can reproduce your results.