Mass per volume density.
Centigrams per Cubic Centimeter to Drams per Gallon Converter — cg/cm3 to dr/gal
Convert Centigram per Cubic Centimeter (cg/cm3) to Dram per Gallon (dr/gal) using the exact conversion factor (1 centigram per cubic centimeter = 21.3642354 dram per gallon). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centigrams per Cubic Centimeter to Drams per Gallon converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 10 / 0.4680719817.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centigrams per Cubic Centimeter to Drams per Gallon
Centigram per Cubic Centimeter and Dram per Gallon 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
drams per gallon = centigrams per cubic centimeter × 21.3642353972
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centigram per cubic centimeter equals 10 base units, and 1 dram per gallon equals 0.468071981707 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centigram per cubic centimeter-to-dram per gallon factor of 21.3642353972.
Simple example
1 cg/cm3 × 21.3642354 = 21.3642354 dr/gal
1 centigram per cubic centimeter = 21.3642354 drams per gallon.
Real-world example
1,000 cg/cm3 × 21.3642354 = 21,364.2354 dr/gal
1,000 centigrams per cubic centimeter = 21,364.2354 drams per gallon.
Conversion table
| Centigram per Cubic Centimeter (cg/cm3) | Dram per Gallon (dr/gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cg/cm3 | 2.13642354 dr/gal |
| 1 cg/cm3 | 21.3642354 dr/gal |
| 10 cg/cm3 | 213.642354 dr/gal |
| 100 cg/cm3 | 2,136.42354 dr/gal |
| 1,000 cg/cm3 | 21,364.2354 dr/gal |
| 10,000 cg/cm3 | 213,642.354 dr/gal |
Reverse conversion: Dram per Gallon to Centigram per Cubic Centimeter
21.3642354 dr/gal × 0.04680719817 = 1 cg/cm3
21.3642354 drams per gallon = 1 centigrams per cubic centimeter.
centigrams per cubic centimeter = drams per gallon × 0.0468071981707
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram per Gallon to Centigram per Cubic Centimeter.
Understanding the Centigram per Cubic Centimeter (cg/cm3)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Dram per Gallon (dr/gal)
Mass per volume density.
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Frequently asked questions
How many drams per gallon are in 1 centigram per cubic centimeter?
1 centigram per cubic centimeter equals 21.3642354 drams per gallon, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centigram per cubic centimeter to dram per gallon?
Multiply the centigram per cubic centimeter value by 21.3642354. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram per gallon back to centigram per cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram per gallon equals 0.0468071982 centigrams per cubic centimeter. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centigram per cubic centimeter?
Centigram per Cubic Centimeter (cg/cm3) is a unit of density.
What is a dram per gallon?
Dram per Gallon (dr/gal) is a unit of density.
Is the centigram per cubic centimeter to dram per gallon conversion exact?
Yes. Both centigram per cubic centimeter and dram per gallon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 21.3642354 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.