Definition:Density (Physics)/Linear/Units

Definition

 * The SI units of linear density are $\mathrm {kg} \ \mathrm m^{-1}$ (kilograms per metre).


 * The CGS units of linear density are $\mathrm g \ \mathrm{cm}^{-1}$ (grams per centimetre).

Thus:
 * $1 \ \mathrm{kg} \ \mathrm m^{-1} = 10 \ \mathrm g \ \mathrm{cm}^{-1}$