Saturated Density of Soil Formula

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Saturated Density is the ratio of mass of saturated soil sample to total volume. Check FAQs
ρsat=MsatV
ρsat - Saturated Density?Msat - Mass of Saturated Soil?V - Total Volume in Soil Mechanics?

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1.6321Edit=20Edit12.254Edit
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Saturated Density of Soil Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ρsat=MsatV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ρsat=20kg12.254
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ρsat=2012.254
Next Step Evaluate
ρsat=1.63212012404113kg/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ρsat=1.6321kg/m³

Saturated Density of Soil Formula Elements

Variables
Saturated Density
Saturated Density is the ratio of mass of saturated soil sample to total volume.
Symbol: ρsat
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mass of Saturated Soil
Mass of Saturated Soil is the mass of soil in a moist form.
Symbol: Msat
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 Dry Density of Soil
ρd=WsV

How to Evaluate Saturated Density of Soil?

Saturated Density of Soil evaluator uses Saturated Density = Mass of Saturated Soil/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics to evaluate the Saturated Density, The Saturated Density of Soil formula is defined as the ratio of mass of saturated soil sample to its total volume. It is the density of soil in moist state. Saturated Density is denoted by ρsat symbol.

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

FAQs on Saturated Density of Soil

What is the formula to find Saturated Density of Soil?
The formula of Saturated Density of Soil is expressed as Saturated Density = Mass of Saturated Soil/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics. Here is an example- 1.63212 = 20/12.254.
How to calculate Saturated Density of Soil?
With Mass of Saturated Soil (Msat) & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics (V) we can find Saturated Density of Soil using the formula - Saturated Density = Mass of Saturated Soil/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics.
Can the Saturated Density of Soil be negative?
No, the Saturated Density of Soil, measured in Density cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Saturated Density of Soil?
Saturated 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 Saturated Density of Soil can be measured.
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