Cooking oil has a density ranging from 0.91 to 0.93 g/cm³ between 15°C and 25°C. This means it's slightly less dense than water (1.00 g/ml).
Factors Affecting Density
The density of cooking oil isn't a fixed value. Several factors influence it:
- Type of Oil: Different oils (e.g., olive oil, vegetable oil, canola oil) have slightly varying densities.
- Temperature: Density decreases as temperature increases.
Practical Implications
Knowing the density of cooking oil is useful in various applications:
- Comparing to Water: Because it's less dense than water, cooking oil floats on top of water.
- Scientific Experiments: Density is a key property in many scientific experiments involving liquids.
- Food Preparation: Understanding oil's density can help in adjusting recipes or techniques involving oil and water mixtures.
References
The information presented here is based on the following sources which report that the density of cooking oils varies depending on the type of oil and temperature, but generally falls within the range of 0.91 to 0.93 g/cm³ at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C:
