Density Worked Example Problem

This is a worked example of how to calculate the density when given the volume and mass of a substance.

Problem:

A brick of salt measuring 10.0 cm x 10.0 cm x 2.0 cm weighs 433 grams. What is its density?

Solution:

Density is the amount of mass per unit volume, or:
Density = mass/Volume

Step 1: Calculate Volume

Volume = length x width x thickness
Volume = 10.0 cm x 10.0 cm x 2.0 cm
Volume = 200.0 cm³

Step 2: Determine density

Density = mass/Volume
Density = 433 g/200.0 cm³
Density = 2.165 g/cm³

Answer:

The density of the salt brick is 2.165 g/cm³.