How To Calculate The Density Of A Solution

The density of a solution is a relative measurement of the mass of an object compared against the space that it occupies. Finding a solution's density is a simple task. Once measurements have been taken to determine the volume and mass of the solution, it is easy to calculate the density of the solution.

Step 1

Measure the mass of a beaker in grams.

Step 2

Fill the beaker with the solution being measured.

Step 3

Read the volume of the solution in the beaker and record.

Step 4

Measure the mass of the filled beaker in grams.

Step 5

Subtract the mass of the empty beaker from the mass of the filled beaker to determine the mass of the solution.

Step 6

Divide the mass of the solution by the volume of the solution.