Mass per volume density.
Carat per Cubic inches to Grams per Cubic Centimeter Converter — ct/in3 to g/cm3
Convert Carat per Cubic inch (ct/in3) to Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 carat per cubic inch = 0.0122047488 gram per cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Carat per Cubic inches to Grams per Cubic Centimeter converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 12.20474882 / 1000.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Carat per Cubic inches to Grams per Cubic Centimeter
Carat per Cubic inch and Gram per Cubic Centimeter both measure density — mass per unit volume — a property used to identify materials, check manufacturing quality, and predict whether something floats or sinks. As a fixed reference point, water has a density of exactly 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL) at its temperature of maximum density, which is why many density figures in science and engineering are quoted relative to water. Both are mass per volume density units.
Formula
grams per cubic centimeter = carat per cubic inches × 0.0122047488189
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 carat per cubic inch equals 12.2047488189 base units, and 1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 1000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct carat per cubic inch-to-gram per cubic centimeter factor of 0.0122047488189.
Simple example
1 ct/in3 × 0.01220474882 = 0.0122047488 g/cm3
1 carat per cubic inch = 0.0122047488 grams per cubic centimeter.
Real-world example
1,000 ct/in3 × 0.01220474882 = 12.20474882 g/cm3
1,000 carat per cubic inches = 12.20474882 grams per cubic centimeter.
Conversion table
| Carat per Cubic inch (ct/in3) | Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ct/in3 | 0.0012204749 g/cm3 |
| 1 ct/in3 | 0.0122047488 g/cm3 |
| 10 ct/in3 | 0.1220474882 g/cm3 |
| 100 ct/in3 | 1.220474882 g/cm3 |
| 1,000 ct/in3 | 12.20474882 g/cm3 |
| 10,000 ct/in3 | 122.0474882 g/cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Gram per Cubic Centimeter to Carat per Cubic inch
0.0122047488 g/cm3 × 81.93532 = 0.9999999984 ct/in3
0.0122047488 grams per cubic centimeter = 0.9999999984 carat per cubic inches.
carat per cubic inches = grams per cubic centimeter × 81.93532
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gram per Cubic Centimeter to Carat per Cubic inch.
Understanding the Carat per Cubic inch (ct/in3)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Gram per Cubic Centimeter
Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) measures density. Numerically identical to kilograms per liter, since one cubic centimeter equals one milliliter — this is the form most commonly used in chemistry and materials-science textbooks. It is classified as a metric derived density unit.
Where it's used: Standard density unit in chemistry and materials science worldwide
Uses of the Gram per Cubic Centimeter today
- Material identification in chemistry and geology (mineral density tables)
- Materials science and engineering specifications
- Laboratory density measurements
Gram per Cubic Centimeter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Gram and cubic centimeter as accepted units for expressing density.
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams per cubic centimeter are in 1 carat per cubic inch?
1 carat per cubic inch equals 0.0122047488 grams per cubic centimeter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert carat per cubic inch to gram per cubic centimeter?
Multiply the carat per cubic inch value by 0.01220474882. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gram per cubic centimeter back to carat per cubic inch?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 81.93532 carat per cubic inches. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a carat per cubic inch?
Carat per Cubic inch (ct/in3) is a unit of density.
What is a gram per cubic centimeter?
Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) measures density. Numerically identical to kilograms per liter, since one cubic centimeter equals one milliliter — this is the form most commonly used in chemistry and materials-science textbooks. It is classified as a metric derived density unit.
Is the carat per cubic inch to gram per cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both carat per cubic inch and gram per cubic centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.01220474882 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between density and mass concentration?
Density is the mass of a pure substance or material per unit volume. Mass concentration is the mass of one component — like a dissolved solute — within a mixture's total volume. The two use the same kind of units but describe different physical situations.