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You need the mass and volume of an object in order to calculate density.

density = mass/volume

For example, an object has a mass of 25 grams (g) and a volume of 17 cubic centimeters (cm3). According to the density formula,

density = 25g/17cm3 = 1.5g/cm3

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12y ago

-- Measure or inquire into its mass.

-- Measure or inquire into its volume.

-- Divide its mass by its volume.

The quotient is the object's density.

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Density is just a ratio. The ratio of the mass to the volume. e.g. 3.5g per ml.

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Multiply its volume by its mass.

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