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Density is mass per unit volume, in kg/mΒ³. Water is β 1000, reinforced concrete β 2500 and steel β 7850 kg/mΒ³.
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About this category: Density
Density is mass per unit volume, in kg/mΒ³. Water is β 1000, reinforced concrete β 2500 and steel β 7850 kg/mΒ³.
Density = mass Γ· volume. Water is β 1000 kg/mΒ³ and reinforced concrete β 2500 kg/mΒ³.
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- Material weight from volume (concrete, steel, aggregate)
- Material and soil quality testing
- Mix design and volumetric calculations
Available units
| Unit | Name | Definition | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| kg/mΒ³ | Kilogram per Cubic Meter | The SI base unit of density. | SI Derived |
| g/cmΒ³ | Gram per Cubic Centimeter | One g/cmΒ³ = 1000 kg/mΒ³. | SI Derived |
| kg/L | Kilogram per Liter | One kg/L = 1000 kg/mΒ³. | SI Derived |
| g/L | Gram per Liter | One g/L = 1 kg/mΒ³. | SI Derived |
| lb/ftΒ³ | Pound per Cubic Foot | One lb/ftΒ³ = 16.0185 kg/mΒ³. | Non-SI |
| lb/inΒ³ | Pound per Cubic Inch | One lb/inΒ³ = 27,679.9 kg/mΒ³. | Non-SI |
| oz/gal | Ounce per US Gallon | One oz/US gal = 7.489 kg/mΒ³. | Non-SI |
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