The density of an object or a substance is its mass, divided by its volume. We use the formula: d e n s i t y = m a s s ÷ v o l u m e to calculate the density of an object or substance.

Density describes substances based on much mass they have in a certain volume. Less dense solutions and objects float on top of solutions of greater density. Activity logistics Ages: As written, this ...

The density of an object is calculated by dividing the mass by the volume. Find out more with BBC Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.