Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio Calculator

✖Dry Density is the ratio of mass of dry soil to its volume.ⓘ Dry Density [ρ_d]			+10% -10%
✖Void Ratio is the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids.ⓘ Void Ratio [e]			+10% -10%
✖Unit Weight of Water is mass per unit of water.ⓘ Unit Weight of Water [γ_water]			+10% -10%

✖Specific Gravity of Soil is an important property of soil being related to density.ⓘ Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio [G_s]

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Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio

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G s = ρ d \cdot \frac{1 + e}{γ water}

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2.24261 = 10 kg/m³ \cdot \frac{1 + 1.2}{9.81 kN/m³}

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Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Specific Gravity of Soil = Dry Density*(1+Void Ratio)/Unit Weight of Water
G_s = ρ_d*(1+e)/γ_water
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Specific Gravity of Soil - Specific Gravity of Soil is an important property of soil being related to density.
Dry Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Dry Density is the ratio of mass of dry soil to its volume.
Void Ratio - Void Ratio is the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids.
Unit Weight of Water - (Measured in Kilonewton per Cubic Meter) - Unit Weight of Water is mass per unit of water.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Dry Density: 10 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 10 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Void Ratio: 1.2 --> No Conversion Required
Unit Weight of Water: 9.81 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter --> 9.81 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

G_s = ρ_d*(1+e)/γ_water --> 10*(1+1.2)/9.81

Evaluating ... ...

G_s = 2.24260958205912

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.24260958205912 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.24260958205912 ≈ 2.24261 <-- Specific Gravity of Soil

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Specific Gravity of Soil Solids given Saturated Unit Weight

Go Specific Gravity of Soil = (Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*(1+Void Ratio))/(Unit Weight of Water*(1+Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer))

Specific Gravity of Soil Solids given Dry Unit Weight

Go Specific Gravity of Soil = (Dry Unit Weight*(1+Void Ratio)/Unit Weight of Water)

Unit Weight of Soil Solids Given Specific Gravity of Soil

Go Unit Weight of Solids = Specific Gravity of Soil*Unit Weight of Water

Specific Gravity of Soil

Go Specific Gravity of Soil = Unit Weight of Solids/Unit Weight of Water

Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio Formula

Specific Gravity of Soil = Dry Density*(1+Void Ratio)/Unit Weight of Water
G_s = ρ_d*(1+e)/γ_water

What is dry density ?

It refers to the density of the soil, when it is taken in the dry state. The soil mass is commonly a mixture of air, water and soil solids. The dry density refers to the soil solids. It is otherwise called as dry unit weight of soil.

How to Calculate Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio?

Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio calculator uses Specific Gravity of Soil = Dry Density*(1+Void Ratio)/Unit Weight of Water to calculate the Specific Gravity of Soil, The Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio formula is defined as ratio of the density of a substance to that of a standard substance. Solids and liquids are often compared with water at 4 C. Specific Gravity of Soil is denoted by G_s symbol.

How to calculate Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio, enter Dry Density (ρ_d), Void Ratio (e) & Unit Weight of Water (γ_water) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.24261 = 10*(1+1.2)/9.81.

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What is Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio?

The Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio formula is defined as ratio of the density of a substance to that of a standard substance. Solids and liquids are often compared with water at 4 C and is represented as G_s = ρ_d*(1+e)/γ_water or Specific Gravity of Soil = Dry Density*(1+Void Ratio)/Unit Weight of Water. Dry Density is the ratio of mass of dry soil to its volume, Void Ratio is the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids & Unit Weight of Water is mass per unit of water.

How to calculate Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio?

The Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio formula is defined as ratio of the density of a substance to that of a standard substance. Solids and liquids are often compared with water at 4 C is calculated using Specific Gravity of Soil = Dry Density*(1+Void Ratio)/Unit Weight of Water. To calculate Specific Gravity given Dry density and Void ratio, you need Dry Density (ρ_d), Void Ratio (e) & Unit Weight of Water (γ_water). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Dry Density, Void Ratio & Unit Weight of Water 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 Specific Gravity of Soil?

In this formula, Specific Gravity of Soil uses Dry Density, Void Ratio & Unit Weight of Water. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Specific Gravity of Soil = (Dry Unit Weight*(1+Void Ratio)/Unit Weight of Water)
Specific Gravity of Soil = (Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*(1+Void Ratio))/(Unit Weight of Water*(1+Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer))
Specific Gravity of Soil = Unit Weight of Solids/Unit Weight of Water

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