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Specific Gravity Calculator

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Specific Gravity Calculator

Enter any 2 values to calculate the required value

Enter any two values (density of substance, density of water, or specific gravity) to calculate the missing parameter.

The Specific Gravity Calculator is a handy tool used to determine the specific gravity of a substance, which is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water.

Specific gravity is a dimensionless value widely used in physics, engineering, and material science to assess material properties and compatibility.

Formula

Specific Gravity=Density of SubstanceDensity of Water\text{Specific Gravity} = \frac{\text{Density of Substance}}{\text{Density of Water}}
Variable Description
Density of Substance\text{Density of Substance} Density of the material (e.g., kg/m³, g/cc, etc.).
Density of Water\text{Density of Water} Density of water (default: 997 kg/m³ at 25°C).
Specific Gravity\text{Specific Gravity} Ratio of densities (dimensionless).

Solved Examples

Example 1:
Calculate the specific gravity of a material with a density of 800 kg/m³, assuming the density of water is 997 kg/m³.

Step Calculation Result
Formula SG=Density of SubstanceDensity of Water\text{SG} = \frac{\text{Density of Substance}}{\text{Density of
Substitution SG=800997\text{SG} = \frac{800 0.8020.802

Example 2:
Find the density of water if the specific gravity is 1.2 and the density of the substance is 1200 kg/m³.

Step Calculation Result
Formula Density of Water=Density of SubstanceSG\text{Density of Water} = \frac{\text{Density of Substance}}{\text{S
Substitution Density of Water=12001.2\text{Density of Water} = \frac{1 1000kg/m³1000 \, \

Applications

  • Engineering: Determining material compatibility.
  • Chemistry: Measuring fluid concentrations.
  • Industry: Quality control for materials like metals, plastics, and liquids.

FAQs

1. What is the default density of water?
The default is 997 kg/m³ at 25°C but varies slightly with temperature.

2. Can I use units other than kg/m³?
Yes, the calculator supports multiple units like g/cm³, lb/ft³, and oz/gal.

3. Why is specific gravity unitless?
Specific gravity is a ratio of densities, so the units cancel out, leaving it dimensionless.

Calculate specific gravity using density values or determine density from specific gravity with this easy-to-use calculator. Ideal for science and engineering applications!

 

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