Bulk Unit Weight of Soil Calculator

✖Total Weight of Soil is the total mass of soil in kg.ⓘ Total Weight of Soil [W_t]			+10% -10%
✖Total Volume in Soil Mechanics is defined as the total capacity.ⓘ Total Volume in Soil Mechanics [V]			+10% -10%

✖Bulk Density of Soil is the ratio of total mass of soil to total volume.ⓘ Bulk Unit Weight of Soil [γ_t]

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Bulk Unit Weight of Soil

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γ t = \frac{W t}{V}

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6.52848 kg/m³ = \frac{80 kg}{12.254 m³}

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Bulk Unit Weight of Soil Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Bulk Density of Soil = Total Weight of Soil/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics
γ_t = W_t/V
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Bulk Density of Soil - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Bulk Density of Soil is the ratio of total mass of soil to total volume.
Total Weight of Soil - (Measured in Kilogram) - Total Weight of Soil is the total mass of soil in kg.
Total Volume in Soil Mechanics - (Measured in Cubic Meter) - Total Volume in Soil Mechanics is defined as the total capacity.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Total Weight of Soil: 80 Kilogram --> 80 Kilogram No Conversion Required
Total Volume in Soil Mechanics: 12.254 Cubic Meter --> 12.254 Cubic Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

γ_t = W_t/V --> 80/12.254

Evaluating ... ...

γ_t = 6.52848049616452

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

6.52848049616452 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

6.52848049616452 ≈ 6.52848 Kilogram per Cubic Meter <-- Bulk Density of Soil

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Bulk Unit Weight of Soil Formula

Bulk Density of Soil = Total Weight of Soil/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics
γ_t = W_t/V

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What are The Methods of Determining Soil Bulk Density?

The method you choose for a soil bulk density determination depends on the site characteristics. Two commonly used methods are: (1) the core method (2) the excavation method.

The core method is used when coarse fragments (particles with diameter > 2 mm) occupy less than 25% by volume. At sites with lots of coarse particles and/or tree roots, the core method is difficult to use and the excavation method is recommended.

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How to Calculate Bulk Unit Weight of Soil?

Bulk Unit Weight of Soil calculator uses Bulk Density of Soil = Total Weight of Soil/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics to calculate the Bulk Density of Soil, The Bulk Unit Weight of Soil formula is defined as a measure of the number of solid particles plus water per unit volume. Bulk Density of Soil is denoted by γ_t symbol.

How to calculate Bulk Unit Weight of Soil using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Bulk Unit Weight of Soil, enter Total Weight of Soil (W_t) & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics (V) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Bulk Unit Weight of Soil calculation can be explained with given input values -> 6.52848 = 80/12.254.

FAQ

What is Bulk Unit Weight of Soil?

The Bulk Unit Weight of Soil formula is defined as a measure of the number of solid particles plus water per unit volume and is represented as γ_t = W_t/V or Bulk Density of Soil = Total Weight of Soil/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics. Total Weight of Soil is the total mass of soil in kg & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics is defined as the total capacity.

How to calculate Bulk Unit Weight of Soil?

The Bulk Unit Weight of Soil formula is defined as a measure of the number of solid particles plus water per unit volume is calculated using Bulk Density of Soil = Total Weight of Soil/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics. To calculate Bulk Unit Weight of Soil, you need Total Weight of Soil (W_t) & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics (V). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Total Weight of Soil & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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