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Water Conversion Formula:
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The grams to liters conversion for water is based on the density of water, which is approximately 1 gram per milliliter at standard temperature and pressure. This means 1000 grams of water equals 1 liter.
The calculator uses the simple formula:
Where:
Explanation: Since water has a density of 1 g/mL, 1000 grams equals 1000 mL, which is exactly 1 liter.
Details: Converting between mass and volume measurements of water is essential in cooking, chemistry, medicine, and many scientific applications where precise measurements are required.
Tips: Enter the mass of water in grams. The calculator will automatically convert it to liters. Only valid positive numbers are accepted.
Q1: Does this conversion work for all substances?
A: No, this specific conversion (1g = 1mL) only applies to water at standard temperature and pressure (4°C, 1 atm).
Q2: How accurate is this conversion?
A: For pure water at 4°C, it's exact. At room temperature, it's accurate to within about 0.1%.
Q3: What about saltwater or other liquids?
A: Other liquids have different densities. You would need to know the specific density to convert between mass and volume.
Q4: Why is water's density 1 g/mL?
A: The metric system was designed this way - 1 gram was originally defined as the mass of 1 cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density.
Q5: Does temperature affect the conversion?
A: Yes, water's density changes slightly with temperature, but for most practical purposes the difference is negligible.