Bulk Unit Weight in Relationships of Weights and Volumes in Soils Formulas

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. And is denoted by γ_bulk. Bulk Unit Weight is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Cubic Meter for Specific Weight. Note that the value of Bulk Unit Weight is always positive. Typically, the value of Bulk Unit Weight is greater than 0.

Formulas to find Bulk Unit Weight in Relationships of Weights and Volumes in Soils

fxBulk Unit Weight given Degree of SaturationGo

Relationships of Weights and Volumes in Soils formulas that make use of Bulk Unit Weight

fxDry Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of SaturationGo

fxTotal Volume of Soil given Bulk Unit Weight of SoilGo

fxSaturated Unit Weight given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of SaturationGo

fxDegree of Saturation given Bulk Unit Weight and Degree of SaturationGo

List of variables in Relationships of Weights and Volumes in Soils formulas

fx Dry Unit Weight Go

fx Degree of Saturation Go

fx Saturated Unit Weight of Soil Go

FAQ

What is the Bulk 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. Bulk Unit Weight is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Cubic Meter for Specific Weight. Note that the value of Bulk Unit Weight is always positive. Typically, the value of Bulk Unit Weight is greater than 0.

Can the Bulk Unit Weight be negative?

No, the Bulk Unit Weight, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Bulk Unit Weight?

Bulk Unit Weight is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³] for Specific Weight. Newton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Centimeter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Millimeter[kN/m³] are the few other units in which Bulk Unit Weight can be measured.

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