Density: Mass/Volume

Density can be determined by dividing the mass of an object by its volume. 

Density of a Regular Shared Object 

• Mass can be determined using a triple beam balance or an electronic scale 
• Volume can be determined by measuring and multiplying the length, width, and height (Length X Width x Height) 

Density of an Irregular Shaped Object 

• Mass can be determined using a triple beam balance or an electronic scale 
• Volume can be determined using water displacement with a graduated cylinder 

Density of Water 

• The density of water is 1 g/ml 
• An object with a density greater than 1 g/mL will sink when placed into water 
• An object with a density less than 1 g/mL will float when placed into water