Mass per volume density.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Carats per Fluid ounce Converter — g/cm3 to ct/fl oz
Convert Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) to Carat per Fluid ounce (ct/fl oz) using the exact conversion factor (1 gram per cubic centimeter = 147.8676478 carat per fluid ounce). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Carats per Fluid ounce 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 1000 / 6.76280454.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Carats per Fluid ounce
Gram per Cubic Centimeter and Carat per Fluid ounce 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. Gram per Cubic Centimeter is most often used for material identification in chemistry and geology (mineral density tables).
Formula
carats per fluid ounce = grams per cubic centimeter × 147.867647812
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 1000 base units, and 1 carat per fluid ounce equals 6.76280454037 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gram per cubic centimeter-to-carat per fluid ounce factor of 147.867647812.
Simple example
1 g/cm3 × 147.8676478 = 147.8676478 ct/fl oz
1 gram per cubic centimeter = 147.8676478 carats per fluid ounce.
Real-world example
1,000 g/cm3 × 147.8676478 = 147,867.6478 ct/fl oz
1,000 grams per cubic centimeter = 147,867.6478 carats per fluid ounce.
Conversion table
| Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) | Carat per Fluid ounce (ct/fl oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 g/cm3 | 14.78676478 ct/fl oz |
| 1 g/cm3 | 147.8676478 ct/fl oz |
| 10 g/cm3 | 1,478.676478 ct/fl oz |
| 100 g/cm3 | 14,786.76478 ct/fl oz |
| 1,000 g/cm3 | 147,867.6478 ct/fl oz |
| 10,000 g/cm3 | 1,478,676.478 ct/fl oz |
Reverse conversion: Carat per Fluid ounce to Gram per Cubic Centimeter
147.8676478 ct/fl oz × 0.00676280454 = 0.9999999999 g/cm3
147.8676478 carats per fluid ounce = 0.9999999999 grams per cubic centimeter.
grams per cubic centimeter = carats per fluid ounce × 0.00676280454037
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Carat per Fluid ounce to Gram per Cubic Centimeter.
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
Understanding the Carat per Fluid ounce (ct/fl oz)
Mass per volume density.
Gram per Cubic Centimeter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Gram and cubic centimeter as accepted units for expressing density.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many carats per fluid ounce are in 1 gram per cubic centimeter?
1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 147.8676478 carats per fluid ounce, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gram per cubic centimeter to carat per fluid ounce?
Multiply the gram per cubic centimeter value by 147.8676478. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert carat per fluid ounce back to gram per cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 carat per fluid ounce equals 0.0067628045 grams per cubic centimeter. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a carat per fluid ounce?
Carat per Fluid ounce (ct/fl oz) is a unit of density.
Is the gram per cubic centimeter to carat per fluid ounce conversion exact?
Yes. Both gram per cubic centimeter and carat per fluid ounce are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 147.8676478 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the gram per cubic centimeter still used today?
Standard density unit in chemistry and materials science worldwide
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.