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The conversion from cubic centimeters (cm³) to grams is based on the fundamental physical relationship between mass, volume, and density. This conversion is essential in chemistry, physics, engineering, and various scientific fields where precise measurements are required.
The calculator uses the basic physics formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula demonstrates the direct proportional relationship between mass and volume when density remains constant. Different materials have different densities, which is why the same volume of different substances will have different masses.
Details: Accurate mass calculation from volume and density is crucial for material science, chemical reactions, pharmaceutical preparations, construction materials, and quality control in manufacturing processes.
Tips: Enter volume in cubic centimeters (cm³) and density in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³). Both values must be positive numbers. Common densities: Water = 1 g/cm³, Aluminum = 2.7 g/cm³, Gold = 19.3 g/cm³.
Q1: Why can't I directly convert cm³ to grams without density?
A: Because different materials have different densities. One cm³ of water weighs 1 gram, but one cm³ of lead weighs about 11.3 grams.
Q2: What is the density of common materials?
A: Water: 1 g/cm³, Ice: 0.92 g/cm³, Aluminum: 2.7 g/cm³, Steel: 7.85 g/cm³, Gold: 19.3 g/cm³, Air: 0.0012 g/cm³.
Q3: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The accuracy depends on the precision of your volume and density measurements. For most practical purposes, this calculation provides excellent accuracy.
Q4: Can I use this for liquids and gases?
A: Yes, the formula works for all states of matter. However, gas densities are highly dependent on temperature and pressure.
Q5: What if I need to convert to other units?
A: You can convert the result to other mass units (kg, lb, oz) using standard conversion factors after obtaining the mass in grams.