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The conversion from milliliters (ml) to kilograms (kg) requires knowing the density of the substance. This calculator helps convert volume measurements to mass using the fundamental relationship between mass, volume, and density.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The formula converts volume to mass by multiplying by the substance's density and converting the result from grams to kilograms.
Details: Accurate mass calculation from volume measurements is essential in various fields including chemistry, cooking, engineering, and manufacturing where precise measurements are critical.
Tips: Enter volume in milliliters and density in grams per milliliter. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will provide the mass in kilograms.
Q1: Why do I need to know density to convert ml to kg?
A: Different substances have different densities, meaning the same volume of different materials will have different masses. Density provides the conversion factor between volume and mass.
Q2: What is the density of water?
A: The density of water is approximately 1 g/ml at 4°C, which means 1000 ml (1 liter) of water has a mass of 1 kg.
Q3: Can I use this calculator for any substance?
A: Yes, as long as you know the density of the substance in g/ml, you can use this calculator to convert volume to mass.
Q4: Why divide by 1000 in the formula?
A: We divide by 1000 to convert the result from grams to kilograms, since 1 kg = 1000 g.
Q5: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The accuracy depends on the precision of your volume measurement and the accuracy of the density value for the specific substance and conditions (especially temperature).