Element Volume Calculator

Q: What units should I use for mass and volume?

This calculator uses grams (g) for mass and cubic centimeters (cm³) for volume, which are the standard units when density is given in g/cm³. One cm³ equals one milliliter (mL). To convert to liters, divide cm³ by 1,000. To convert to cubic meters, divide by 1,000,000.

Q: How much volume does 1 kg of gold occupy?

Gold has a density of 19.282 g/cm³. One kilogram (1000 g) divided by 19.282 gives approximately 51.86 cm³, which is roughly the size of a cube with sides of 3.73 cm — about the size of a golf ball. This is why gold feels so heavy for its size.

Select any element and enter a mass to instantly calculate the volume using the formula V = mass / density.

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How to Use the Element Volume Calculator

This calculator determines how much space a given mass of any element occupies. Select an element from the dropdown, which lists all 99 elements with known density values. Then enter the mass in grams. The calculator divides the mass by the element's density to give you the volume in cubic centimeters (cm³), which is equivalent to milliliters (mL).

Knowing the volume of a substance from its mass is essential in many practical situations. Engineers need to know if a component will fit within a given space. Chemists calculate reagent volumes for reactions. Jewelers determine the size of a gemstone setting from the weight of a precious metal. This calculator makes these conversions instant and accurate.

The Volume Formula

The volume of a substance is calculated by rearranging the density formula:

V = m / ρ — Volume equals mass divided by density
m = ρ x V — Mass equals density times volume
ρ = m / V — Density equals mass divided by volume

Where V is volume in cm³, m is mass in grams, and ρ (rho) is density in g/cm³. Since 1 cm³ = 1 mL, the volume result can also be read as milliliters.

Comparing Element Volumes

The density differences between elements lead to dramatic volume differences for the same mass. One kilogram of lithium (density 0.534 g/cm³) occupies about 1,873 cm³ — nearly two liters. The same mass of osmium (22.587 g/cm³) occupies only 44.3 cm³, roughly the size of a shot glass. This 42-fold difference in volume for the same mass illustrates why density is such an important property in materials selection.

Unit Conversions

The calculator outputs volume in cubic centimeters (cm³). Common conversions include: 1 cm³ = 1 mL, 1,000 cm³ = 1 liter, 1,000,000 cm³ = 1 m³, and 1 cm³ = 0.0610 cubic inches. For larger volumes, divide your result by 1,000 to get liters or by 1,000,000 to get cubic meters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate the volume of an element from its mass?

Volume equals mass divided by density: V = m / ρ. Select the element to get its density, enter the mass in grams, and the calculator computes the volume in cubic centimeters (cm³).

What units should I use for mass and volume?

This calculator uses grams for mass and cubic centimeters for volume. One cm³ equals one milliliter (mL). To convert to liters, divide cm³ by 1,000.

Which element takes up the most volume per gram?

Among solids, lithium has the lowest density at 0.534 g/cm³, meaning 1 gram occupies about 1.87 cm³. Among all elements at STP, hydrogen gas is the least dense.

How much volume does 1 kg of gold occupy?

Gold has a density of 19.282 g/cm³. One kilogram divided by 19.282 gives approximately 51.86 cm³ — roughly the size of a golf ball.

Can I use this calculator for alloys or compounds?

This calculator is designed for pure elements only. Alloys and compounds have different densities than their constituent elements.

Element Density Reference Table

Densities at standard conditions (20°C, 1 atm). Gases listed at STP density. Elements 100-118 have no measured density.

Z	Symbol	Element	Density (g/cm³)	State
1	H	Hydrogen	8.988e-05	Gas
2	He	Helium	0.0001785	Gas
3	Li	Lithium	0.534	Solid
4	Be	Beryllium	1.85	Solid
5	B	Boron	2.34	Solid
6	C	Carbon	2.267	Solid
7	N	Nitrogen	0.0012506	Gas
8	O	Oxygen	0.001429	Gas
9	F	Fluorine	0.001696	Gas
10	Ne	Neon	0.0008999	Gas
11	Na	Sodium	0.971	Solid
12	Mg	Magnesium	1.738	Solid
13	Al	Aluminium	2.699	Solid
14	Si	Silicon	2.3296	Solid
15	P	Phosphorus	1.82	Solid
16	S	Sulfur	2.067	Solid
17	Cl	Chlorine	0.003214	Gas
18	Ar	Argon	0.001784	Gas
19	K	Potassium	0.862	Solid
20	Ca	Calcium	1.55	Solid
21	Sc	Scandium	2.989	Solid
22	Ti	Titanium	4.506	Solid
23	V	Vanadium	6.11	Solid
24	Cr	Chromium	7.15	Solid
25	Mn	Manganese	7.44	Solid
26	Fe	Iron	7.874	Solid
27	Co	Cobalt	8.9	Solid
28	Ni	Nickel	8.908	Solid
29	Cu	Copper	8.96	Solid
30	Zn	Zinc	7.134	Solid
31	Ga	Gallium	5.907	Solid
32	Ge	Germanium	5.323	Solid
33	As	Arsenic	5.776	Solid
34	Se	Selenium	4.809	Solid
35	Br	Bromine	3.122	Liquid
36	Kr	Krypton	0.003733	Gas
37	Rb	Rubidium	1.532	Solid
38	Sr	Strontium	2.64	Solid
39	Y	Yttrium	4.469	Solid
40	Zr	Zirconium	6.506	Solid
41	Nb	Niobium	8.57	Solid
42	Mo	Molybdenum	10.22	Solid
43	Tc	Technetium	11.5	Solid
44	Ru	Ruthenium	12.37	Solid
45	Rh	Rhodium	12.41	Solid
46	Pd	Palladium	12.023	Solid
47	Ag	Silver	10.501	Solid
48	Cd	Cadmium	8.69	Solid
49	In	Indium	7.31	Solid
50	Sn	Tin	7.287	Solid
51	Sb	Antimony	6.685	Solid
52	Te	Tellurium	6.232	Solid
53	I	Iodine	4.93	Solid
54	Xe	Xenon	0.005887	Gas
55	Cs	Caesium	1.873	Solid
56	Ba	Barium	3.594	Solid
57	La	Lanthanum	6.145	Solid
58	Ce	Cerium	6.77	Solid
59	Pr	Praseodymium	6.773	Solid
60	Nd	Neodymium	7.007	Solid
61	Pm	Promethium	7.26	Solid
62	Sm	Samarium	7.52	Solid
63	Eu	Europium	5.243	Solid
64	Gd	Gadolinium	7.895	Solid
65	Tb	Terbium	8.229	Solid
66	Dy	Dysprosium	8.55	Solid
67	Ho	Holmium	8.795	Solid
68	Er	Erbium	9.066	Solid
69	Tm	Thulium	9.321	Solid
70	Yb	Ytterbium	6.965	Solid
71	Lu	Lutetium	9.84	Solid
72	Hf	Hafnium	13.31	Solid
73	Ta	Tantalum	16.654	Solid
74	W	Tungsten	19.25	Solid
75	Re	Rhenium	21.02	Solid
76	Os	Osmium	22.587	Solid
77	Ir	Iridium	22.56	Solid
78	Pt	Platinum	21.46	Solid
79	Au	Gold	19.282	Solid
80	Hg	Mercury	13.534	Liquid
81	Tl	Thallium	11.85	Solid
82	Pb	Lead	11.342	Solid
83	Bi	Bismuth	9.807	Solid
84	Po	Polonium	9.32	Solid
85	At	Astatine	6.35	Solid
86	Rn	Radon	0.00973	Gas
87	Fr	Francium	2.48	Solid
88	Ra	Radium	5.5	Solid
89	Ac	Actinium	10.07	Solid
90	Th	Thorium	11.72	Solid
91	Pa	Protactinium	15.37	Solid
92	U	Uranium	18.95	Solid
93	Np	Neptunium	20.45	Solid
94	Pu	Plutonium	19.84	Solid
95	Am	Americium	13.69	Solid
96	Cm	Curium	13.51	Solid
97	Bk	Berkelium	14.79	Solid
98	Cf	Californium	15.1	Solid
99	Es	Einsteinium	8.84	Solid
100	Fm	Fermium	—	Solid
101	Md	Mendelevium	—	Solid
102	No	Nobelium	—	Solid
103	Lr	Lawrencium	—	Solid
104	Rf	Rutherfordium	—	Solid
105	Db	Dubnium	—	Solid
106	Sg	Seaborgium	—	Solid
107	Bh	Bohrium	—	Solid
108	Hs	Hassium	—	Solid
109	Mt	Meitnerium	—	Solid
110	Ds	Darmstadtium	—	Solid
111	Rg	Roentgenium	—	Solid
112	Cn	Copernicium	—	Liquid
113	Nh	Nihonium	—	Solid
114	Fl	Flerovium	—	Solid
115	Mc	Moscovium	—	Solid
116	Lv	Livermorium	—	Solid
117	Ts	Tennessine	—	Solid
118	Og	Oganesson	—	Gas

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational and educational purposes only. Results are estimates and should not be considered professional expert advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on these calculations. See our full Disclaimer.