Mass per volume density.
Grams per Cubic yard to Kilograms per Cubic Meter Converter — g/yd3 to kg/m3
Convert Gram per Cubic yard (g/yd3) to Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m3) using the exact conversion factor (1 gram per cubic yard = 0.0013079506 kilogram per cubic meter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Grams per Cubic yard to Kilograms per Cubic Meter converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 0.001307950619 / 1.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Grams per Cubic yard to Kilograms per Cubic Meter
Gram per Cubic yard 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. Both are mass per volume density units.
Formula
kilograms per cubic meter = grams per cubic yard × 0.00130795061931
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gram per cubic yard equals 0.00130795061931 base units, and 1 kilogram per cubic meter equals 1 base unit, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gram per cubic yard-to-kilogram per cubic meter factor of 0.00130795061931.
Simple example
1 g/yd3 × 0.001307950619 = 0.0013079506 kg/m3
1 gram per cubic yard = 0.0013079506 kilograms per cubic meter.
Real-world example
1,000 g/yd3 × 0.001307950619 = 1.307950619 kg/m3
1,000 grams per cubic yard = 1.307950619 kilograms per cubic meter.
Conversion table
| Gram per Cubic yard (g/yd3) | Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 g/yd3 | 0.0001307951 kg/m3 |
| 1 g/yd3 | 0.0013079506 kg/m3 |
| 10 g/yd3 | 0.0130795062 kg/m3 |
| 100 g/yd3 | 0.1307950619 kg/m3 |
| 1,000 g/yd3 | 1.307950619 kg/m3 |
| 10,000 g/yd3 | 13.07950619 kg/m3 |
Reverse conversion: Kilogram per Cubic Meter to Gram per Cubic yard
0.0013079506 kg/m3 × 764.554858 = 0.9999999852 g/yd3
0.0013079506 kilograms per cubic meter = 0.9999999852 grams per cubic yard.
grams per cubic yard = kilograms per cubic meter × 764.554857984
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilogram per Cubic Meter to Gram per Cubic yard.
Understanding the Gram per Cubic yard (g/yd3)
Mass per volume density.
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
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 yard?
1 gram per cubic yard equals 0.0013079506 kilograms per cubic meter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gram per cubic yard to kilogram per cubic meter?
Multiply the gram per cubic yard value by 0.001307950619. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilogram per cubic meter back to gram per cubic yard?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilogram per cubic meter equals 764.554858 grams per cubic yard. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gram per cubic yard?
Gram per Cubic yard (g/yd3) is a unit of density.
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 yard to kilogram per cubic meter conversion exact?
Yes. Both gram per cubic yard and kilogram per cubic meter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001307950619 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.