Mass per volume density.
Centigrams per Teaspoon to Grains per Cubic Centimeter Converter — cg/tsp to gr/cm3
Convert Centigram per Teaspoon (cg/tsp) to Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 centigram per teaspoon = 0.0313098069 grain per cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centigrams per Teaspoon to Grains per Cubic Centimeter converter
Converter
Density Converter
Convert thousands of mass-per-volume density combinations for science, engineering, agriculture, and fluids.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 2.028841362 / 64.79891.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Centigrams per Teaspoon to Grains per Cubic Centimeter
Centigram per Teaspoon and Grain 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
grains per cubic centimeter = centigrams per teaspoon × 0.0313098069414
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centigram per teaspoon equals 2.02884136211 base units, and 1 grain per cubic centimeter equals 64.79891 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centigram per teaspoon-to-grain per cubic centimeter factor of 0.0313098069414.
Simple example
1 cg/tsp × 0.03130980694 = 0.0313098069 gr/cm3
1 centigram per teaspoon = 0.0313098069 grains per cubic centimeter.
Real-world example
1,000 cg/tsp × 0.03130980694 = 31.30980694 gr/cm3
1,000 centigrams per teaspoon = 31.30980694 grains per cubic centimeter.
Conversion table
| Centigram per Teaspoon (cg/tsp) | Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/cm3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cg/tsp | 0.0031309807 gr/cm3 |
| 1 cg/tsp | 0.0313098069 gr/cm3 |
| 10 cg/tsp | 0.3130980694 gr/cm3 |
| 100 cg/tsp | 3.130980694 gr/cm3 |
| 1,000 cg/tsp | 31.30980694 gr/cm3 |
| 10,000 cg/tsp | 313.0980694 gr/cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Grain per Cubic Centimeter to Centigram per Teaspoon
0.0313098069 gr/cm3 × 31.93887468 = 0.9999999987 cg/tsp
0.0313098069 grains per cubic centimeter = 0.9999999987 centigrams per teaspoon.
centigrams per teaspoon = grains per cubic centimeter × 31.938874675
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Grain per Cubic Centimeter to Centigram per Teaspoon.
Understanding the Centigram per Teaspoon (cg/tsp)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/cm3)
Mass per volume density.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many grains per cubic centimeter are in 1 centigram per teaspoon?
1 centigram per teaspoon equals 0.0313098069 grains per cubic centimeter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centigram per teaspoon to grain per cubic centimeter?
Multiply the centigram per teaspoon value by 0.03130980694. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert grain per cubic centimeter back to centigram per teaspoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 grain per cubic centimeter equals 31.93887468 centigrams per teaspoon. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centigram per teaspoon?
Centigram per Teaspoon (cg/tsp) is a unit of density.
What is a grain per cubic centimeter?
Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/cm3) is a unit of density.
Is the centigram per teaspoon to grain per cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both centigram per teaspoon and grain per cubic centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.03130980694 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.