Convert kg/m³ to g/cm³
Input the number of kilograms per cubic meter you want to convert to grams per cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Kilograms per Cubic Meter to Grams per Cubic Centimeter
The kilogram per cubic meter and gram per cubic centimeter are both units of density. By definition, 1 gram per cubic centimeter equals exactly 1000 kilograms per cubic meter. This means to convert kilograms per cubic meter to grams per cubic centimeter, you divide by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kg/m³ to grams per cubic centimeter:
We need to convert kilograms per cubic meter to grams per cubic centimeter
Since 1 g/cm³ = 1000 kg/m³, divide by 1000
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005
5 kg/m³ = 0.005 g/cm³
Kilogram per Cubic Meter to Gram per Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilogram per cubic meter to gram per cubic centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilograms per Cubic Meter (kg/m³) | Grams per Cubic Centimeter (g/cm³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg/m³ | 0.0001 g/cm³ |
| 0.5 kg/m³ | 0.0005 g/cm³ |
| 1 kg/m³ | 0.001 g/cm³ |
| 2 kg/m³ | 0.002 g/cm³ |
| 5 kg/m³ | 0.005 g/cm³ |
| 10 kg/m³ | 0.01 g/cm³ |
| 25 kg/m³ | 0.025 g/cm³ |
| 50 kg/m³ | 0.05 g/cm³ |
| 100 kg/m³ | 0.1 g/cm³ |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilograms per cubic meter to grams per cubic centimeter?
To convert kilograms per cubic meter to grams per cubic centimeter, divide the value by 1000. For example, 10 kg/m³ = 0.01 g/cm³.
How many grams per cubic centimeter are in 1 kilogram per cubic meter?
1 kilogram per cubic meter equals 0.001 grams per cubic centimeter.
What is the formula for kilograms per cubic meter to grams per cubic centimeter?
The formula is: g/cm³ = kg/m³ ÷ 1000.