Volume Formula:
V: Volume (cubic meters, m³)
m: Mass (kilograms, kg)
ρ: Density (kg/m³)
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Definition: This calculator determines the volume of a substance when you know its mass and density, using the formula V = m/ρ.
Purpose: It's useful in physics, chemistry, engineering, and material science to find the space occupied by a known quantity of material.
The calculator uses the fundamental density formula:
Where:
Explanation: The mass is divided by the density to calculate the volume the material occupies.
Details: Accurate volume calculations are essential for material handling, container sizing, buoyancy calculations, and many engineering applications.
Tips: Enter the mass in kilograms and density in kg/m³ (default 1000 for water). All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What units should I use?
A: The calculator uses kg for mass and kg/m³ for density, resulting in m³ for volume. Convert your units accordingly.
Q2: What's a typical density value for water?
A: Pure water at 4°C has a density of 1000 kg/m³, which is the default value.
Q3: Can I use this for gases?
A: Yes, but remember gas density changes significantly with temperature and pressure.
Q4: How precise are the results?
A: Results are shown with 6 decimal places for scientific accuracy.
Q5: What if I get a very small volume?
A: For very dense materials or small masses, the volume will be small. You might want to convert to liters (1 m³ = 1000 L).