Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation Calculator

✖Bulk Unit Weight is the weight of a unit volume of soil. It is a measure of the density of the soil when it is in its natural, undisturbed state.ⓘ Bulk Unit Weight [γ_bulk]			+10% -10%
✖Dry Unit Weight of soil is the weight of soil solids per unit of total volume of soil mass.ⓘ Dry Unit Weight [γ_dry]			+10% -10%
✖Degree of Saturation is the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of voids.ⓘ Degree of Saturation [S]			+10% -10%

✖Saturated Unit Weight of Soil is defined as the weight per unit volume of soil when it is fully saturated with water.ⓘ Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation [γ_saturated]

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Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Saturated Unit Weight of Soil = ((Bulk Unit Weight-Dry Unit Weight)/Degree of Saturation)+Dry Unit Weight
γ_saturated = ((γ_bulk-γ_dry)/S)+γ_dry
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Saturated Unit Weight of Soil - (Measured in Newton per Cubic Meter) - Saturated Unit Weight of Soil is defined as the weight per unit volume of soil when it is fully saturated with water.
Bulk Unit Weight - (Measured in Newton per Cubic Meter) - Bulk Unit Weight is the weight of a unit volume of soil. It is a measure of the density of the soil when it is in its natural, undisturbed state.
Dry Unit Weight - (Measured in Newton per Cubic Meter) - Dry Unit Weight of soil is the weight of soil solids per unit of total volume of soil mass.
Degree of Saturation - Degree of Saturation is the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of voids.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Bulk Unit Weight: 20.89 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter --> 20890 Newton per Cubic Meter (Check conversion here)
Dry Unit Weight: 6.12 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter --> 6120 Newton per Cubic Meter (Check conversion here)
Degree of Saturation: 2.56 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

γ_saturated = ((γ_bulk-γ_dry)/S)+γ_dry --> ((20890-6120)/2.56)+6120

Evaluating ... ...

γ_saturated = 11889.53125

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

11889.53125 Newton per Cubic Meter -->11.88953125 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

11.88953125 ≈ 11.88953 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter <-- Saturated Unit Weight of Soil

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Saturated Unit Weight of Soil = ((Bulk Unit Weight-Dry Unit Weight)/Degree of Saturation)+Dry Unit Weight
γ_saturated = ((γ_bulk-γ_dry)/S)+γ_dry

What is Bulk Unit Weight?

Bulk unit weight is a measure of the amount of solid particles plus water per unit volume. Saturated unit weight is equal to the bulk density when the total voids is filled up with water.

How to Calculate Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation?

Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation calculator uses Saturated Unit Weight of Soil = ((Bulk Unit Weight-Dry Unit Weight)/Degree of Saturation)+Dry Unit Weight to calculate the Saturated Unit Weight of Soil, The Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation formula is defined as the weight per unit volume of soil when all the void spaces are filled with water, meaning the soil is fully saturated. It is an important parameter in soil mechanics, reflecting the combined weight of soil particles and the water within the voids. Saturated Unit Weight of Soil is denoted by γ_saturated symbol.

How to calculate Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation, enter Bulk Unit Weight (γ_bulk), Dry Unit Weight (γ_dry) & Degree of Saturation (S) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.011979 = ((20890-6120)/2.56)+6120.

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What is Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation?

The Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation formula is defined as the weight per unit volume of soil when all the void spaces are filled with water, meaning the soil is fully saturated. It is an important parameter in soil mechanics, reflecting the combined weight of soil particles and the water within the voids and is represented as γ_saturated = ((γ_bulk-γ_dry)/S)+γ_dry or Saturated Unit Weight of Soil = ((Bulk Unit Weight-Dry Unit Weight)/Degree of Saturation)+Dry Unit Weight. Bulk Unit Weight is the weight of a unit volume of soil. It is a measure of the density of the soil when it is in its natural, undisturbed state, Dry Unit Weight of soil is the weight of soil solids per unit of total volume of soil mass & Degree of Saturation is the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of voids.

How to calculate Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation?

The Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation formula is defined as the weight per unit volume of soil when all the void spaces are filled with water, meaning the soil is fully saturated. It is an important parameter in soil mechanics, reflecting the combined weight of soil particles and the water within the voids is calculated using Saturated Unit Weight of Soil = ((Bulk Unit Weight-Dry Unit Weight)/Degree of Saturation)+Dry Unit Weight. To calculate Saturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of Saturation, you need Bulk Unit Weight (γ_bulk), Dry Unit Weight (γ_dry) & Degree of Saturation (S). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Bulk Unit Weight, Dry Unit Weight & Degree of Saturation and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Saturated Unit Weight of Soil?

In this formula, Saturated Unit Weight of Soil uses Bulk Unit Weight, Dry Unit Weight & Degree of Saturation. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Saturated Unit Weight of Soil = Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter+Unit Weight of Water
Saturated Unit Weight of Soil = (((Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Water)+(Void Ratio of Soil*Unit Weight of Water))/(1+Void Ratio of Soil))
Saturated Unit Weight of Soil = (((1+Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer)*Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Water)/(1+Void Ratio of Soil))

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