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Porosity of Soil is the ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of the soil. Porosity is a crucial parameter in hydrology as it influences the movement and storage of water within the soil. Check FAQs
η=Sy+Sr
η - Porosity of Soil?Sy - Specific Yield?Sr - Specific Retention?

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0.35Edit=0.2Edit+0.15Edit
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Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
η=Sy+Sr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
η=0.2+0.15
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
η=0.2+0.15
LAST Step Evaluate
η=0.35

Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention Formula Elements

Variables
Porosity of Soil
Porosity of Soil is the ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of the soil. Porosity is a crucial parameter in hydrology as it influences the movement and storage of water within the soil.
Symbol: η
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Yield
Specific Yield is the amount of water that can be extracted from an aquifer per unit of its volume. It is a crucial parameter in assessing the sustainable yield of groundwater resources.
Symbol: Sy
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Specific Retention
Specific Retention is the amount of water retained within a soil or rock mass against the pull of gravity after it has been saturated.
Symbol: Sr
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Porosity of Soil

​Go Porosity
η=Vt-VsVt
​Go Porosity given Bulk Pore Velocity
η=VVa

Other formulas in Porosity category

​Go Total Volume of Soil or Rock Sample given Porosity
Vt=(Vvηv)100
​Go Volume of Solids given Porosity
Vs=(Vt(1-η))

How to Evaluate Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention?

Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention evaluator uses Porosity of Soil = Specific Yield+Specific Retention to evaluate the Porosity of Soil, The Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention formula is defined as the relationships between these three terms that describe how water is stored and moves within a soil or rock formation. Understanding porosity, specific yield, and specific retention helps in estimating the amount of water available in aquifers and soils, which is essential for managing water resources sustainably. Porosity of Soil is denoted by η symbol.

How to evaluate Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention, enter Specific Yield (Sy) & Specific Retention (Sr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention

What is the formula to find Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention?
The formula of Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention is expressed as Porosity of Soil = Specific Yield+Specific Retention. Here is an example- 0.35 = 0.2+0.15.
How to calculate Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention?
With Specific Yield (Sy) & Specific Retention (Sr) we can find Porosity given Specific Yield and Specific Retention using the formula - Porosity of Soil = Specific Yield+Specific Retention.
What are the other ways to Calculate Porosity of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Porosity of Soil-
  • Porosity of Soil=(Total Volume of Soil or Rock Sample-Volume of Solids)/Total Volume of Soil or Rock SampleOpenImg
  • Porosity of Soil=Apparent Velocity of Seepage/Bulk Pore VelocityOpenImg
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