Density Calculator
Calculate density, mass, or volume using the formula ρ = m/V. Includes a reference table of common material densities.
Inputs
oz
cm³
g/cm³
Results
Density
2 g/cm³
Mass100 g
Volume50 cm³
Formula Usedρ = m / V
How to Use This Calculator
- Select the variable to solve for: density, mass, or volume.
- Enter the two known values in their respective units.
- Review the calculated result and the formula used (density = mass / volume).
- Common densities: water = 1.0 g/cm3, aluminum = 2.7 g/cm3, steel = 7.8 g/cm3.
- Use to identify materials by density or calculate mass from volume for ordering materials.
How the result changes with Volume
| Volume | Density |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | 0.01 g/cm³ |
| 35,000 | 0.0029 g/cm³ |
| 65,000 | 0.0015 g/cm³ |
| 90,000 | 0.0011 g/cm³ |
What each input means
- Solve For
- The variable to solve for.
- Mass
- Mass of the object.
- Density
- Used when solving for mass or volume.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersSolve For = 0, Mass = 100, Volume = 50, Density = 1 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate DensityDensity = calcDensity2 = 2
- Calculate MassMass = calcMass100 = 100
- Calculate VolumeVolume = calcVolume50 = 50
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