Mass per volume density.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic yard Converter — g/cm3 to kg/yd3
Convert Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) to Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) using the exact conversion factor (1 gram per cubic centimeter = 764.554858 kilogram per cubic yard). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, and common uses.
Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic yard converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 1000 / 1.307950619.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic yard
Gram per Cubic Centimeter and Kilogram per Cubic yard 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
kilograms per cubic yard = grams per cubic centimeter × 764.554857984
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 yard equals 1.30795061931 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gram per cubic centimeter-to-kilogram per cubic yard factor of 764.554857984.
Simple example
1 g/cm3 × 764.554858 = 764.554858 kg/yd3
1 gram per cubic centimeter = 764.554858 kilograms per cubic yard.
Real-world example
1,000 g/cm3 × 764.554858 = 764,554.858 kg/yd3
1,000 grams per cubic centimeter = 764,554.858 kilograms per cubic yard.
Conversion table
| Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm3) | Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 g/cm3 | 76.4554858 kg/yd3 |
| 1 g/cm3 | 764.554858 kg/yd3 |
| 10 g/cm3 | 7,645.54858 kg/yd3 |
| 100 g/cm3 | 76,455.4858 kg/yd3 |
| 1,000 g/cm3 | 764,554.858 kg/yd3 |
| 10,000 g/cm3 | 7,645,548.58 kg/yd3 |
Reverse conversion: Kilogram per Cubic yard to Gram per Cubic Centimeter
764.554858 kg/yd3 × 0.001307950619 = 1 g/cm3
764.554858 kilograms per cubic yard = 1 grams per cubic centimeter.
grams per cubic centimeter = kilograms per cubic yard × 0.00130795061931
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilogram per Cubic yard to Gram per Cubic Centimeter.
Gram per Cubic Centimeter vs. Kilogram per Cubic yard
| Aspect | Gram per Cubic Centimeter | Kilogram per Cubic yard |
|---|---|---|
| Family | metric derived density unit | mixed metric/US customary density unit |
| Typical use | Material identification in chemistry and geology (mineral density tables) | Can be used to express the density of bulk construction materials such as gravel, soil, or aggregate — in practice, US construction and landscaping references more commonly express this as tons per cubic yard or pounds per cubic foot |
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 yard
Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) measures density. A mathematically valid way to express bulk material density in kilograms per cubic yard. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
Uses of the Kilogram per Cubic yard today
- Can be used to express the density of bulk construction materials such as gravel, soil, or aggregate — in practice, US construction and landscaping references more commonly express this as tons per cubic yard or pounds per cubic foot
Gram per Cubic Centimeter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Gram and cubic centimeter as accepted units for expressing density.
Kilogram per Cubic yard — sources
- US construction and landscaping material-estimating references — Bulk material weight by volume is typically reported in tons per cubic yard in US construction and landscaping contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms per cubic yard are in 1 gram per cubic centimeter?
1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 764.554858 kilograms per cubic yard, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gram per cubic centimeter to kilogram per cubic yard?
Multiply the gram per cubic centimeter value by 764.554858. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilogram per cubic yard back to gram per cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilogram per cubic yard equals 0.0013079506 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 yard?
Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) measures density. A mathematically valid way to express bulk material density in kilograms per cubic yard. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
Is the gram per cubic centimeter to kilogram per cubic yard conversion exact?
Yes. Both gram per cubic centimeter and kilogram per cubic yard are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 764.554858 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.