Density-Based Conversion Calculator
Convert between mass and volume using density for liquid drug substances
Liquid Compounding
Density Conversion
Calculation Type
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Density
Density of Water: 1 g/mL
Common Conversions
Calculation Result
100 g of Water
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Formula
Volume = Mass ÷ Density
Substance Information
Name: Water
Density: 1 g/mL
Category: Solvent
Uses: Diluent, Vehicle, Reconstitution
Density Comparison
Water
1
Ethanol (95%)
0.816
Glycerol
1.26
Propylene Glycol
1.04
Mineral Oil
0.88
Olive Oil
0.92
Honey
1.42
Compounding Tips
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Always measure liquids at room temperature (20-25°C)•
Account for temperature effects on density•
Use calibrated glassware for volume measurements•
Verify density values in USP/NF monographsDensity Reference Table
| Substance | Density (g/mL) | Category | Common Uses | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 1.000 | Solvent | Diluent, Vehicle, Reconstitution | 20-25°C |
| Ethanol (95%) | 0.816 | Solvent | Extraction, Preservative, Tinctures | 20-25°C |
| Glycerol | 1.260 | Vehicle | Syrups, Ointments, Humectant | 20-25°C |
| Propylene Glycol | 1.040 | Vehicle | Injectables, Topicals, Solvent | 20-25°C |
| Mineral Oil | 0.880 | Vehicle | Laxative, Ointment base, Lubricant | 20-25°C |
| Olive Oil | 0.920 | Vehicle | Ointments, Emulsions, Carrier | 20-25°C |
| Honey | 1.420 | Vehicle | Cough syrups, Demulcent, Sweetener | 20-25°C |
| Water (4°C) | 1.000 | Reference | Standard reference | 4°C |
| Ethanol (100%) | 0.789 | Solvent | Tinctures, extracts | 20°C |