Grams per Liter to Grams per cm³ Density Converter
Common Conversions
| g/L | g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 0.5 | 0.0005 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |
Why this conversion matters in chemistry
Gas densities and dilute aqueous concentrations live naturally in g/L because the values come out manageable — air at 1.29 g/L, CO₂ at 1.98 g/L, normal serum albumin at 35–50 g/L. Converting to g/cm³ shifts the same number down by a factor of 1000, putting it on the scale chemistry density tables use. The conversion shows up most when comparing a gas-phase density to a liquid-phase reference, or reconciling a clinical-chemistry concentration in g/L with a benchtop density measurement in g/cm³.
Formula
Worked Examples
The density of water at 4 °C — the conversion's calibration anchor.
The density of dry air at old STP (0 °C, 1 atm) — the reference for any gas-density comparison.
The density of CO₂ at the same STP conditions — heavier than air, which is why it pools in low spots.