Kilograms per Metre Cubed
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Kilograms per metre cubed (kg/m3) are the scientific unit of density.
About Kilograms per metre Cubed
- Kilograms per metre cubed are shortened to kg/m3 with a lower case k, g, and m and an indices of 3.
- Kilograms per metre cubed are used in the industry because large quantities of chemicals are generally used; masses in kilograms and volumes in metres cubed.
- There are 1000 grams per centimetre cubed in one kilogram per metre cubed.
Converting to Kilograms per Metre Cubed
| Unit | To convert | Kilograms per Metre Cubed |
| 1 gram per centimetre cubed | To convert to kg/m3 /1000 | 0.001 kg/m3 |
| 1 kilogram per metre cubed | To convert to kg/m3 x 1 | 1 kg/m3 |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Kilograms per metre cubed (kg/m3) are the SI Unit of density.
About Kilograms per Metre Cubed
- Kilograms per metre cubed are shortened to kg/m3 with a lower case k, g, and m and an indices of 3.
- Kilograms per metre cubed are used in the industry because large quantities of chemicals are generally used; masses in kilograms and volumes in metres cubed.
- There are 1000 grams per centimetre cubed in one kilogram per metre cubed.
Converting to Grams per Centimetre Cubed
| Unit | To convert | Kilograms per Metre Cubed |
| 1 gram per centimetre cubed | To convert to kg/m3 x 10-3 | 1x10-3 kg/m3 |
| 1 kilogram per metre cubed | To convert to kg/m3 x1 | 1kg/m3 |