Question 1

How can I convert mL to grams?

Accepted Answer

To convert milliliters to grams, multiply the volume (in mL) by the density (in g/mL) of the substance. The formula is: grams = milliliters × density. For example, 100 mL of water (density 1.0 g/mL) = 100 grams. Our calculator handles this automatically when you select an ingredient or enter a custom density.

Question 2

How can I convert grams to mL?

Accepted Answer

To convert grams to milliliters, divide the weight (in grams) by the density (in g/mL) of the substance. The formula is: milliliters = grams ÷ density. For example, 200 grams of water (density 1.0 g/mL) = 200 mL. Enter the grams value in our calculator to get the equivalent in milliliters.

Question 3

How is gram related to mL?

Accepted Answer

Grams and milliliters are related through density. A gram is a unit of weight (mass), while a milliliter is a unit of volume. To convert between them, you need to know the substance's density. The relationship is: weight (g) = volume (mL) × density (g/mL). For water at 4°C, 1 mL = 1 gram because water's density is 1.0 g/mL.

Question 4

Is 1 mL equal to 1 gram?

Accepted Answer

1 mL equals 1 gram only for pure water at 4°C (39.2°F), where water has a density of exactly 1.0 g/mL. For other substances, the conversion depends on their density. For example, 1 mL of honey (density 1.42 g/mL) = 1.42 grams, while 1 mL of flour (density 0.529 g/mL) = 0.529 grams.

Question 5

Why do different ingredients have different ml to grams conversions?

Accepted Answer

Different ingredients have different densities, which is the mass per unit volume. Dense ingredients like honey (1.42 g/mL) or salt (1.2 g/mL) weigh more per milliliter than lighter ingredients like flour (0.529 g/mL) or oats (0.4 g/mL). This is why 100 mL of honey weighs 142 grams, while 100 mL of flour weighs only 52.9 grams.

Question 6

Can I use this calculator for any liquid or ingredient?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The calculator includes 20+ common cooking ingredients with pre-set densities. For other ingredients or liquids, select "Custom ingredient" and enter the density in g/mL. You can find density values online or in reference materials for chemistry, medicine, or cooking applications.

Question 7

How accurate are ml to grams conversions?

Accepted Answer

The conversions are mathematically accurate based on standard ingredient densities. However, actual densities can vary slightly based on temperature, brand, moisture content, and how ingredients are processed. For precise baking or scientific work, use weight measurements (grams) rather than volume measurements (milliliters).

Question 8

What is the density of water?

Accepted Answer

Pure water has a density of 1.0 g/mL at 4°C (39.2°F), which is its maximum density. At room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F), water's density is approximately 0.998 g/mL, so 1 mL ≈ 0.998 grams. For most practical purposes, 1 mL of water = 1 gram is a good approximation.

Ingredient	Density (g/mL)	Example
Water	1.000	100 ml = 100 g
Milk	1.030	100 ml = 103 g
Flour	0.529	100 ml = 52.9 g
Sugar	0.850	100 ml = 85 g
Salt	1.200	100 ml = 120 g
Honey	1.420	100 ml = 142 g
Butter	0.911	100 ml = 91.1 g
Oil	0.920	100 ml = 92 g
Oats	0.400	100 ml = 40 g
Cacao	0.600	100 ml = 60 g
Ice cream (premium)	0.560	100 ml = 56 g
Ice cream (economy)	0.500	100 ml = 50 g

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