Grams to Milliliters Calculator – g to ml

Enter your grams value and select the density of the item you’re converting to reveal the equivalent in milliliters. We’ve also provided a grams-to-milliliters formula to make your own calculations.

Since grams measure mass and milliliters measure volume, you can’t directly convert from one to the other. Instead, you must also know the density of the item you’re measuring in g/ml. 

Milliliters = grams/density

If you’re measuring water, the density of water is 1 g/ml, so 1 ml equals 1 gram of water.

The Difference Between a Gram and a Milliliter

The gram (g) is a metric unit of mass, while the milliliter (ml) is a metric unit of volume. Mass measures the matter in an object, while volume measures the amount of space taken up in a 3-d object. A milliliter is a standard liquid measurement, while grams can measure liquids or dry ingredients. 

A milliliter is equal to one-thousandth of a liter or a cubic centimeter. A gram is one one-thousandth of a kilogram. 

How to Convert Grams to Milliliters: Step by Step

It may be necessary to convert from grams to milliliters in baking and scientific experiments. Still, because these units measure different things, you can’t convert between them without knowing the density. 

First, determine the density of the item you’re measuring in g/ml. A quick Google search is often the best way to find this. Then, divide your grams value by the density to determine the equivalent amount of milliliters.

Here are some examples:

Example: Convert 50 grams of milk to milliliters

• Milk’s density is 1.03 g/ml
• Milliliters = 50 g/1.03 g/ml
• 48.54369 ml = 50 g

Example: Convert 500 grams of olive oil to milliliters

• The density of olive oil is 0.918 g/ml
• Milliliters = 500 g/0.915 g/ml
• 544.66231 milliliters = 500 grams

Example: Convert 40 grams of honey to milliliters

• The density of honey is 1.38 g/ml
• Milliliters = 40 g/1.38 g/ml
• 28.98551 milliliters = 40 grams