Science, Tech, Math › Science What Is the Difference Between Mass and Volume? Print The two sets of objects have equal mass, but the yellow balls take up more volume than the blue balls. Matt Meadows / Getty Images Science Chemistry Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on October 07, 2019 Mass and volume are two units used to measure objects. Mass is the amount of matter an object contains, while volume is how much space it takes up. Read More Mass Definition in Chemistry By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Example: A bowling ball and a basketball are about the same volume as each other, but the bowling ball has much more mass. To be precise when using measurement terms, make sure you know the difference between mass and weight. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "What Is the Difference Between Mass and Volume?" ThoughtCo, Aug. 25, 2020, thoughtco.com/difference-between-mass-and-volume-609334. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2020, August 25). What Is the Difference Between Mass and Volume? Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/difference-between-mass-and-volume-609334 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "What Is the Difference Between Mass and Volume?" ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/difference-between-mass-and-volume-609334 (accessed April 24, 2024). copy citation