Density = Mass / Volume
If you know the density of a substance, you can convert between grams and liters using the following formula:
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Grams to Liters: L = g / d (where L is liters, g is grams, and d is density)
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Liters to Grams: g = L * d
For example, let's say you want to know how many grams are in one liter of water. The density of water is approximately 1 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm³), which is also equal to 1000 kg/m³ or 1000 g/L.
Therefore, 1 liter of water would be equal to:
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1 liter * 1000 grams/liter = 1000 grams
However, this conversion only applies to water because water has a unique density of 1 g/mL.
Here are some key takeaways:
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Grams measure mass, and liters measure volume.
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You need to know the density of a substance to convert between grams and liters.
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Different substances have different densities.