Convert g/cm³ to kg/m³

Input the number of grams per cubic centimeter you want to convert to kilograms per cubic meter.

1 g/cm³ (grams per cubic centimeter) = 1000 kg/m³ (kilograms per cubic meter)

How to Convert Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic Meter

The gram per cubic centimeter and kilogram per cubic meter are both units of density. By definition, 1 gram per cubic centimeter equals exactly 1000 kilograms per cubic meter. This means to convert grams per cubic centimeter to kilograms per cubic meter, you multiply by 1000.

Formula

kilograms per cubic meter = grams per cubic centimeter × 1000

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 g/cm³ to kilograms per cubic meter:

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Convert 5 g/cm³ to kilograms per cubic meter

We need to convert grams per cubic centimeter to kilograms per cubic meter

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Apply the formula

Since 1 g/cm³ = 1000 kg/m³, multiply by 1000

5 × 1000 = 5000

Answer

5 g/cm³ = 5000 kg/m³

Gram per Cubic Centimeter to Kilogram per Cubic Meter Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common gram per cubic centimeter to kilogram per cubic meter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Grams per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm³) Kilograms per Cubic Meter (kg/m³)
0.1 g/cm³ 100 kg/m³
0.5 g/cm³ 500 kg/m³
1 g/cm³ 1000 kg/m³
2 g/cm³ 2000 kg/m³
5 g/cm³ 5000 kg/m³
10 g/cm³ 10000 kg/m³
25 g/cm³ 25000 kg/m³
50 g/cm³ 50000 kg/m³
100 g/cm³ 100000 kg/m³

About These Units

Gram per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm³)

Grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) is numerically equal to g/mL and kg/L. Water is ~1 g/cm³, making it the reference for specific gravity. Common densities: aluminum 2.7 g/cm³, iron 7.87 g/cm³, gold 19.3 g/cm³. Standard unit in chemistry and mineralogy.

Kilogram per Cubic Meter (kg/m³)

Kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³) is the SI unit of density. Water is exactly 1000 kg/m³ at 4°C. Air at sea level: ~1.225 kg/m³. Steel: 7,850 kg/m³. Gold: 19,300 kg/m³. Used in engineering, physics, and material science for mass-to-volume calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert grams per cubic centimeter to kilograms per cubic meter?

To convert grams per cubic centimeter to kilograms per cubic meter, multiply the value by 1000. For example, 10 g/cm³ = 10000 kg/m³.

How many kilograms per cubic meter are in 1 gram per cubic centimeter?

1 gram per cubic centimeter equals 1000 kilograms per cubic meter.

What is the formula for grams per cubic centimeter to kilograms per cubic meter?

The formula is: kg/m³ = g/cm³ × 1000.