Density

Mass depends on how much material you have. Weight depends on mass and gravity, too. Density, however, is independent of both of these. Regardless of sample size or gravity, density is defined as the ratio of mass and the volume it occupies.

Density can be expressed by the formula D=M/V where D is density, M is mass, and V is the volume it occupies. This tutorial will show how to use the basic formula to use any two of these to solve for the third.

• Solve for density: D = M/V
• Solve for mass: M = DV
• Solve for volume: V = M/D

(Here's a hint: when you get to the end of the solver, change a number and click Next again to see the whole thing recalculated with the new number.)

Review how the basic concept of density works, using this Formula Solver! Series program. Use it to check your homework answers too!

Get More Help!

Click one of these links to get more help from another Cramlet in this same chapter:

• Bottomless Worksheet of Temperature Conversion
• Density
• Temperature Conversion