Density Calculator
How to Use?
- 1
Select what to find
Choose density, mass, or volume from the dropdown.
- 2
Enter the two known values
Use the unit dropdowns to select appropriate units for mass and volume.
- 3
View your result
The result is shown with the correct unit.
Worked Examples
Find density of a 5 kg object with volume 0.002 m³
Given:inputs
Solve for:Density ρ = m / V
Mass (m):5
Mass unit:kg
Volume (V):0.002
Volume unit:m³
Result:calculated
Result:2500 kg/m³
Find mass of 0.5 L of water (density 1000 kg/m³)
Given:inputs
Solve for:Mass m = ρ × V
Density ρ (kg/m³):1000
Volume (V):0.5
Volume unit:L
Result:calculated
Result:0.5 kg
Find volume of 10 kg of aluminum (density 2700 kg/m³)
Given:inputs
Solve for:Volume V = m / ρ
Mass (m):10
Mass unit:kg
Density ρ (kg/m³):2700
Result:calculated
Result:0.003704 m³
FAQs
1.Why is density important?
+Density helps identify substances, predict buoyancy, and is crucial in fields like engineering, geology, and medicine. For example, a material with density lower than water will float.
2.Can I use this calculator for gases?
+Yes, as long as you have the mass and volume for the gas under the given conditions. Remember that gas density changes with temperature and pressure; this calculator assumes the values are already at the conditions of interest.
3.What is the density of water in different units?
+At 4°C, water has a density of 1000 kg/m³, 1 g/cm³, or 1 kg/L. This calculator handles all three automatically.