Difference Between Mass And Density

Difference Between Mass And Density

The main dissimilarities or difference between mass and density can be pointed out as follows:

1. Definition

Mass: It denotes the quantity of matter contained in a specific physical property or object

Density: It denotes the quantity of mass contained in a specific object

2. Denotes

Mass: It denotes total weight of a property

Density: It denotes mass per volume

3. Determination

Mass: Mass(m) = Density(D) x Volume(V)

Density: Density(D) = Mass(m)/Volume(V)

4.Sl Base Unit

Mass: Basic Sl unit is kilogram (kg)

Density: Basic Sl unit is kilogram per cubic meter (kg/m3)

5. Representation

Mass: It represents the resistance to acceleration 

Density: It represents the compactness

6. Affect Of Gravity

Mass: It is not affected by gravitational force

Density: Gravity affects density as matter can be compressed by a gravitational force.

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7. Symbol Used

Mass: Symbol 'm' is used for mass
Density: Symbol 'D' is used for density

8. Components

Mass: Density and volume are the components of mass
Density: Mass and volume are the components of density

Mass Vs Density (Comparison Chart)

Basis For Difference	Mass	Density
Introduction	Quantity of matter contained in the physical object	Quantity of mass contained in the object
Denotes	Total weight	Mass per volume
Determination/Formula	Density x Volume	Mass/Volume
Represents	Resistance to acceleration	Compactness
Affect Of Gravity	No	Yes
Symbol	m	D
Components	Density and volume	Mass and volume

I hope this post is helpful to understand the difference between mass and density and to make comparison between them.