Dry Density of Soil Formula

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Dry Density is defined as the mass of soil particles per unit volume of soil when the soil is completely dry. Check FAQs
ρd=WsV
ρd - Dry Density?Ws - Weight of Solids in Soil Mechanics?V - Total Volume in Soil Mechanics?

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0.0491Edit=0.602Edit12.254Edit
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Dry Density of Soil Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Dry Density of Soil?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ρd=WsV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ρd=0.602kg12.254
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ρd=0.60212.254
Next Step Evaluate
ρd=0.049126815733638kg/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ρd=0.0491kg/m³

Dry Density of Soil Formula Elements

Variables
Dry Density
Dry Density is defined as the mass of soil particles per unit volume of soil when the soil is completely dry.
Symbol: ρd
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight of Solids in Soil Mechanics
Weight of Solids in Soil Mechanics means the actual weight of the solid particle present in the soil.
Symbol: Ws
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Volume in Soil Mechanics
Total Volume in Soil Mechanics is defined as the total capacity.
Symbol: V
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Density of Soil category

​Go Bulk Density of Soil
γt=WtV
​Go Total Mass of Soil given Bulk Density of Soil
Wt=γtV
​Go Total Volume of Soil given Bulk Density of Soil
V=Wtγt
​Go Total Volume of Soil given Dry Unit Weight
V=Wskγdry

How to Evaluate Dry Density of Soil?

Dry Density of Soil evaluator uses Dry Density = Weight of Solids in Soil Mechanics/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics to evaluate the Dry Density, The Dry Density of Soil formula is defined as the mass of dry soil per unit volume of soil, it indicates how well soil particles are compacted. Higher dry densities generally imply better compaction, which is crucial for supporting structures and minimizing settlement. Dry Density is denoted by ρd symbol.

How to evaluate Dry Density of Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Dry Density of Soil, enter Weight of Solids in Soil Mechanics (Ws) & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Dry Density of Soil

What is the formula to find Dry Density of Soil?
The formula of Dry Density of Soil is expressed as Dry Density = Weight of Solids in Soil Mechanics/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics. Here is an example- 0.049127 = 0.602/12.254.
How to calculate Dry Density of Soil?
With Weight of Solids in Soil Mechanics (Ws) & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics (V) we can find Dry Density of Soil using the formula - Dry Density = Weight of Solids in Soil Mechanics/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics.
Can the Dry Density of Soil be negative?
No, the Dry Density of Soil, measured in Density cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Dry Density of Soil?
Dry Density of Soil is usually measured using the Kilogram per Cubic Meter[kg/m³] for Density. Kilogram per Cubic Centimeter[kg/m³], Gram per Cubic Meter[kg/m³], Gram per Cubic Centimeter[kg/m³] are the few other units in which Dry Density of Soil can be measured.
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