Physics

Density

Calculate mass per unit volume.

ρ = m / V

Formula Explanation

Density is the ratio of mass to volume.

Variables Explained

ρ = Density; m = Mass; V = Volume.

Solved Example

A body has mass 600 g and volume 200 cm³.
ρ = 600 / 200 = 3 g/cm³.

Exam Tip

Remember that density is a scalar quantity.