Milliliters to Grams Conversion
Convert volume to weight by material density
Convert milliliters to grams based on material density - perfect for cooking, baking, and scientific measurements
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Conversion Table for Water
Milliliters (mL) | Grams (g) |
---|---|
1 | 1 |
5 | 5 |
10 | 10 |
25 | 25 |
50 | 50 |
100 | 100 |
250 | 250 |
500 | 500 |
Use Cases
Cooking & Baking
Convert liquid volumes to ingredient weights for precise recipe measurements and international cooking.
Scientific & Laboratory
Convert sample volumes to weights for accurate scientific measurements and chemical preparations.
Nutritional Analysis
Convert food volumes to weights for dietary planning and nutritional calculations.
How to Convert Milliliters to Grams
Converting milliliters to grams requires knowing the density of the material. Unlike simple unit conversions, this conversion depends on the substance because different materials have different densities.
Formula: Weight (g) = Volume (mL) × Density (g/mL)
For example, water has a density of 1 g/mL, so:
• 1 mL of water = 1 g
• 100 mL of water = 100 g
Understanding Volume to Weight by Material Density
Why Water is 1 Milliliter to 1 Gram
Water has a unique density of exactly 1 gram per milliliter (1 g/mL) at room temperature. This is not a coincidence – the metric system was actually designed around water's properties. When the metric system was established, scientists defined 1 liter as the volume of 1 kilogram of pure water at 4°C (its maximum density), making 1 milliliter equal to 1 gram of water.
This special property makes water the perfect reference point for understanding density conversions. However, most other materials have different densities, which is why you need to know the specific density of each material to convert between milliliters and grams.
Real-World Examples
Cooking Examples
- • Granulated Sugar: 100mL = 70.5g (sugar is less dense than water)
- • Honey: 100mL = 140g (honey is denser than water)
- • All-Purpose Flour: 100mL = 59.3g (flour is much less dense)
- • Olive Oil: 100mL = 91.5g (oil is slightly less dense than water)
Scientific Examples
- • Table Salt: 100mL = 121.7g (salt is much denser than water)
- • Aluminum: 100mL = 270g (metals are very dense)
- • Cork: 100mL = 24g (cork is much less dense, floats on water)
- • Ice: 100mL = 92g (ice is less dense than water, which is why it floats)
Household Examples
- • Peanut Butter: 100mL = 94.4g (slightly less dense than water)
- • Coconut (shredded): 100mL = 32g (lots of air gaps make it less dense)
- • Brown Sugar (packed): 100mL = 79.6g (packing increases density)
- • Baking Powder: 100mL = 91.2g (chemical leavening agent)
Key Concepts to Remember
Dense Materials
Materials denser than water (>1 g/mL) will give you more grams than milliliters. Examples: honey, salt, metals.
Less Dense Materials
Materials less dense than water (<1 g/mL) will give you fewer grams than milliliters. Examples: flour, oil, sugar.
Pro Tip
When following recipes with volume measurements (cups, mL), converting to weight (grams) can improve accuracy and consistency. This is especially important for baking where precise measurements are crucial for successful results!