Conversion from grams/liter to valume of the container

1. Aug 5, 2010

tony69

Conversion from grams/liter to volume of the container

I have a problem that need your help. This is not my homework, it is a friend of my who needs to solve this for his project. Here is the description below:

The product is in powder form (like baking soda). The label weight of the package is 8oz (227grams). The density is 300 grams/liter. What is the minimal volume of the container that is required to fill this product?

Hint: find the overflow capacity of the container

Last edited: Aug 5, 2010
2. Aug 5, 2010

Staff: Mentor

Welcome to the PF. This belongs in the Homework Help section anyway, since it is for schoolwork. (I moved it)

If the density is 300 grams/liter, and you have 227 grams, then how much of a liter will that fill? A liter is a measure of volume.

3. Aug 5, 2010

tony69

Yes, then how much of a liter will that fill?

My friend came up with this but don't know if this correct.

8oz converted to gram is 227g
227g / 300 g per litter = 0.7567 liter
1 liter = 33.81402 oz
then 0.7567 liter x 33.81402 oz per liter = 25.587 oz
Then 25.587 oz x 1.10 = 28.15 oz

4. Aug 5, 2010

Staff: Mentor

The 0.757 liter number looks correct. But where did the 1.10 come from?

5. Aug 5, 2010

tony69

You can ignore this 1.10 number.