Mass per volume density.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Drams per Teaspoon Converter — g/cm3 to dr/tsp
Convert Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) to Dram per Teaspoon (dr/tsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 gram per cubic centimeter = 2.781801484 dram per teaspoon). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Drams per Teaspoon converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 1000 / 359.479282.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Drams per Teaspoon
Gram per Cubic Centimeter and Dram per Teaspoon 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
drams per teaspoon = grams per cubic centimeter × 2.78180148401
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 dram per teaspoon equals 359.479281951 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gram per cubic centimeter-to-dram per teaspoon factor of 2.78180148401.
Simple example
1 g/cm3 × 2.781801484 = 2.781801484 dr/tsp
1 gram per cubic centimeter = 2.781801484 drams per teaspoon.
Real-world example
1,000 g/cm3 × 2.781801484 = 2,781.801484 dr/tsp
1,000 grams per cubic centimeter = 2,781.801484 drams per teaspoon.
Conversion table
| Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) | Dram per Teaspoon (dr/tsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 g/cm3 | 0.2781801484 dr/tsp |
| 1 g/cm3 | 2.781801484 dr/tsp |
| 10 g/cm3 | 27.81801484 dr/tsp |
| 100 g/cm3 | 278.1801484 dr/tsp |
| 1,000 g/cm3 | 2,781.801484 dr/tsp |
| 10,000 g/cm3 | 27,818.01484 dr/tsp |
Reverse conversion: Dram per Teaspoon to Gram per Cubic Centimeter
2.781801484 dr/tsp × 0.359479282 = 1 g/cm3
2.781801484 drams per teaspoon = 1 grams per cubic centimeter.
grams per cubic centimeter = drams per teaspoon × 0.359479281951
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram per Teaspoon 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 Dram per Teaspoon (dr/tsp)
Mass per volume density.
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 drams per teaspoon are in 1 gram per cubic centimeter?
1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 2.781801484 drams per teaspoon, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gram per cubic centimeter to dram per teaspoon?
Multiply the gram per cubic centimeter value by 2.781801484. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram per teaspoon back to gram per cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram per teaspoon equals 0.359479282 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 dram per teaspoon?
Dram per Teaspoon (dr/tsp) is a unit of density.
Is the gram per cubic centimeter to dram per teaspoon conversion exact?
Yes. Both gram per cubic centimeter and dram per teaspoon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.781801484 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.