Water mL to Grams Converter

Quick Reference Table

Milliliters (mL)Grams
5 mL5 g
10 mL10 g
25 mL25 g
50 mL50 g
100 mL100 g
150 mL150 g
200 mL200 g
250 mL250 g
500 mL500 g
1000 mL1000 g

Water has a density of exactly 1 gram per milliliter at 4°C — meaning 1 mL of water weighs 1 gram. This makes water the simplest liquid to convert between volume and weight: the numbers are always identical.

At room temperature (20°C), water's density is approximately 0.998 g/mL — still effectively 1:1 for all practical purposes. For cooking, chemistry, and everyday use, 1 mL of water always equals 1 gram.

This 1:1 relationship is specific to water. Other liquids have different densities: 1 mL of honey weighs about 1.4 g, 1 mL of vegetable oil weighs about 0.92 g, and 1 mL of milk weighs approximately 1.03 g.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1 mL of water exactly 1 gram?
Yes — at 4°C, water has a density of exactly 1 g/mL. At room temperature (20°C), it is 0.998 g/mL, which rounds to 1 g for all practical purposes.
How many grams is 100 mL of water?
100 mL of water weighs 100 grams.
How many grams is 250 mL of water?
250 mL of water weighs 250 grams. One US cup is 236 mL, so 1 cup of water ≈ 236 grams.
Does boiling water weigh the same as cold water?
Nearly — at 100°C, water's density drops to 0.958 g/mL, so 1 mL weighs 0.958 g. For cooking, this difference is negligible.
Does this work for other liquids?
Only for water. Other liquids have different densities: milk ≈ 1.03 g/mL, vegetable oil ≈ 0.92 g/mL, honey ≈ 1.4 g/mL.

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