Mass per volume density.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic Meter Converter — g/cm3 to kg/m3
Convert Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) to Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m3) using the exact conversion factor (1 gram per cubic centimeter = 1,000 kilogram per cubic meter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic Meter converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 1000 / 1.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic Meter
Gram per Cubic Centimeter and Kilogram per Cubic Meter 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 typically associated with standard density unit in chemistry and materials science worldwide, while Kilogram per Cubic Meter is typically associated with universal — the official SI unit for density, used throughout physics and engineering worldwide.
Formula
kilograms per cubic meter = grams per cubic centimeter × 1000
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 kilogram per cubic meter equals 1 base unit, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gram per cubic centimeter-to-kilogram per cubic meter factor of 1000.
Simple example
1 g/cm3 × 1000 = 1,000 kg/m3
1 gram per cubic centimeter = 1,000 kilograms per cubic meter.
Real-world example
1,000 g/cm3 × 1000 = 1,000,000 kg/m3
1,000 grams per cubic centimeter = 1,000,000 kilograms per cubic meter.
Conversion table
| Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) | Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 g/cm3 | 100 kg/m3 |
| 1 g/cm3 | 1,000 kg/m3 |
| 10 g/cm3 | 10,000 kg/m3 |
| 100 g/cm3 | 100,000 kg/m3 |
| 1,000 g/cm3 | 1,000,000 kg/m3 |
| 10,000 g/cm3 | 10,000,000 kg/m3 |
Reverse conversion: Kilogram per Cubic Meter to Gram per Cubic Centimeter
1 kg/m3 × 0.001 = 0.001 g/cm3
1 kilogram per cubic meter = 0.001 grams per cubic centimeter.
grams per cubic centimeter = kilograms per cubic meter × 0.001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilogram per Cubic Meter to Gram per Cubic Centimeter.
Gram per Cubic Centimeter vs. Kilogram per Cubic Meter
| Aspect | Gram per Cubic Centimeter | Kilogram per Cubic Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Family | metric derived density unit | SI coherent derived unit |
| Typical use | Material identification in chemistry and geology (mineral density tables) | Physics and engineering reference density values |
| Where it's used | Standard density unit in chemistry and materials science worldwide | Universal — the official SI unit for density, used throughout physics and engineering worldwide |
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 Kilogram per Cubic Meter
Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m3) measures density. The SI coherent unit for density — the form all other metric density/concentration units in this catalog are ultimately defined relative to. It is classified as a SI coherent derived unit.
Where it's used: Universal — the official SI unit for density, used throughout physics and engineering worldwide
kg/m³ vs. g/L vs. kg/L. All three are exactly related: 1 kg/m³ = 1 g/L, and 1,000 kg/m³ = 1 kg/L. kg/m³ is the formal SI-coherent form; g/L and kg/L are more commonly used in everyday and laboratory contexts.
Uses of the Kilogram per Cubic Meter today
- Physics and engineering reference density values
- Material property tables in scientific literature
- Fluid dynamics and structural engineering calculations
Gram per Cubic Centimeter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Gram and cubic centimeter as accepted units for expressing density.
Kilogram per Cubic Meter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure, 9th edition — Kilogram per cubic meter as the SI coherent derived unit for density.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms per cubic meter are in 1 gram per cubic centimeter?
1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 1,000 kilograms per cubic meter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gram per cubic centimeter to kilogram per cubic meter?
Multiply the gram per cubic centimeter value by 1000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilogram per cubic meter back to gram per cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilogram per cubic meter equals 0.001 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 kilogram per cubic meter?
Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m3) measures density. The SI coherent unit for density — the form all other metric density/concentration units in this catalog are ultimately defined relative to. It is classified as a SI coherent derived unit.
Is the gram per cubic centimeter to kilogram per cubic meter conversion exact?
Yes. Both gram per cubic centimeter and kilogram per cubic meter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What is the difference between kg/m³ vs. g/l vs. kg/l?
All three are exactly related: 1 kg/m³ = 1 g/L, and 1,000 kg/m³ = 1 kg/L. kg/m³ is the formal SI-coherent form; g/L and kg/L are more commonly used in everyday and laboratory contexts.
Where is the gram per cubic centimeter still used today?
Standard density unit in chemistry and materials science worldwide