Convert Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic Meter

What are grams per cubic centimeter and kilograms per cubic meter?

Grams per cubic centimeter is a compact density unit; water is 1 g/cm³. Kilograms per cubic meter is the SI unit of density; water is about 1,000 kg/m³. For reference: water is 1,000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³), and steel is about 7,850 kg/m³.

How to convert grams per cubic centimeter to kilograms per cubic meter

1 g/cm³ = 1,000 kg/m³. To convert, multiply the number of grams per cubic centimeter by 1,000. For example, 5 g/cm³ = 5,000 kg/m³, and 20 g/cm³ = 20,000 kg/m³. To go the other way, multiply kilograms per cubic meter by 0.001 (since 1 kg/m³ = 0.001 g/cm³).

Grams per Cubic Centimeter to Kilograms per Cubic Meter conversion table

FAQ

What is 1 g/cm³ in kg/m³?

1 g/cm³ = 1,000 kg/m³. To convert any amount, multiply the number of grams per cubic centimeter by 1,000.

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

Go the other way: 1 kg/m³ = 0.001 g/cm³, so multiply kilograms per cubic meter by 0.001 to get grams per cubic centimeter.

Is a grams per cubic centimeter bigger than a kilograms per cubic meter?

Yes — 1 g/cm³ is the larger unit, equal to 1,000 kg/m³.

Are these density conversions exact?

They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.