Reference densities
- Water (4 °C): 1000 kg/m³ = 1.000 g/cm³
- Air (sea level): 1.225 kg/m³
- Aluminium: 2700 kg/m³
- Iron: 7874 kg/m³
- Gold: 19 320 kg/m³
FAQ
What is specific gravity?
Specific gravity is density relative to water (at 4 °C). A specific gravity of 1.5 means 1500 kg/m³ — denser than water by a factor of 1.5.