Density Calculator
`rho = m/V`
Calculator of the density of a substance of mass m and Volume V.
Enter 'x' in the field to be calculated.
Calculator of the density of a substance of mass m and Volume V.
Enter 'x' in the field to be calculated.
This tool calculates the density of a substance.
`rho = m/V`
`rho` : density of the substance in kg/m3
m : its mass in kg
V : its volume in m3
Tables of Density of some substances
Metals and alloys
| Substance | Density (kg/m³) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | 7800 | (Approx.) depends on alloy composition |
| Aluminium | 2700 | |
| Copper | 8960 | |
| Iron | 7870 | |
| Graphite | 2250 | |
| Stainless steel | 8000 | (Approx.) depends on alloy composition |
| Iridium | 2240 | |
| Brass | 7500-9000 | (Approx.) depends on zinc and copper proportions |
| Lithium | 530 | |
| Mercury | 13600 | |
| Nickel | 8900 | |
| Gold | 19300 | |
| Osmium | 22590 | |
| Platinum | 21450 | |
| Lead | 11350 | |
| Polonium | 9200 | |
| Titanium | 4500 | |
| Uranium | 19100 | |
| Zinc | 7140 | |
| Zirconium | 6500 |
Gases
Unless otherwise specified, all densities below are at standard conditions, that is, temperature of 0 °C and pressure of 1 atm.
| Substance | Formula | Density (kg/m³) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air | - | 1.3 | |
| Air at 20°C | - | 1.2 | |
| Butane | C4H10 | 2.7 | |
| Dinitrogen | N2 | 1.25 | |
| Dihydrogen | H2 | 0.089 | |
| Carbon dioxide | CO2 | 1.804 | |
| Helium | He | 0.178 | |
| Isobutane | C4H10 | 2.67 | |
| Krypton | Kr | 3.74 | |
| Neon | Ne | 0.9 | |
| Oxygen | O2 | 1.429 | |
| Ozone | O3 | 2.14 | |
| Propane | C3H8 | 2.01 |
Various materials
| Substance | Density (kg/m³) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete | 2200 | |
| Diamond | 3517 | |
| Granite | 2750 | |
| Gravel | 1500 | (Approx.) 1460 to 1920 depending on particles size |
| Cork | 240 | |
| Marble | 2700 | |
| Nylon 6-6 | 1140 | |
| Quartz | 2650 | |
| Sand | 1800 | (Approx.) depends on its humidity |
| Glass | 2500 |
Liquids
| Substance | Formula | Density (kg/m³) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid | HCl | 1190 | at 20 °C |
| Dichloromethane | CH2Cl2 | 1330 | |
| Water | H2O | 1000 | |
| Domestic fuel oil | - | 850 | |
| Heavy fuel oil | - | 1000 | |
| Diesel oil | - | 830 | at 15 °C |
| Bleach | - | 1100 | |
| Kerosene | - | 800 | at 15 °C |
| Methanol | CH3OH | 790 | at 25 °C |
| Octane | C8H18 | 703 | at 20 °C |
| Petroleum | 800 | ||
| Xylene | C8H10 | 870 | |
| Mineral spirits | 770 |
Food products
| Substance | Density (kg/m³) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 910 | |
| Wheat | 778 | |
| Coke | 1036 | |
| Diet Coke | 993 | |
| Olive oil | 916 | |
| Sunflower oil | 920 | |
| Milk | 1030 | (approx.) depends on fat content |
| Honey | 1420 | |
| Barley | 620 | |
| Rice | 900 | (approx.) depends on grain size and shape |
| Salt | 2160 | |
| Powdered sugar | 846 | approx. |
| Vinegar | 1010 | |
| Yogurt | 1030 | approx. |
Wood
| Substance | Density (kg/m³) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Oak | 610 - 980 | (approx.) varies with species and humidity |
| Douglas | 550 | |
| Ash | 840 | |
| Beech | 800 | |
| Pine | 500 | |
| Fir | 450 | |
| Teak | 860 |
Celestial bodies and others
| Substance | Density (kg/m³) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | 1330 | |
| Sun | 1410 | |
| Earth | 5510 | |
| Atomic nuclei | `2.3*10^17` |
Various substances
| Substance | Formula | Density (kg/m³) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride | NaCl | 2160 | |
| Cyclohexane | C6H12 | 779 | |
| Hydroalcoholic Gel | - | 890 | (approx.) depending on composition |
| Glucose | C6H12O6 | 1560 | |
| Iceberg | - | 917 | |
| Sucrose | C12H22O11 | 1590 | |
| Blood | - | 1060 | |
| Talc | - | 2700 | |
| Tungsten | W | 15630 | |
| Urea | - | 1320 |
See also
Density units conversion
Mass units conversion
Volume units conversion
Physico-chemistry Calculators
Physics Calculators
Chemistry Calculators