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Specific Gravity of Soil is an important property of soil being related to density. Check FAQs
Gs=eSws
Gs - Specific Gravity of Soil?e - Void Ratio?S - Degree of Saturation?ws - Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer?

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1.5934Edit=1.2Edit0.81Edit0.61Edit
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Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Gs=eSws
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Gs=1.20.810.61
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Gs=1.20.810.61
Next Step Evaluate
Gs=1.59344262295082
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Gs=1.5934

Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity Formula Elements

Variables
Specific Gravity of Soil
Specific Gravity of Soil is an important property of soil being related to density.
Symbol: Gs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Void Ratio
Void Ratio is the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids.
Symbol: e
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Degree of Saturation
Degree of Saturation is the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of voids.
Symbol: S
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer
Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of the solids in a given mass of soil.
Symbol: ws
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Specific Gravity of Soil

​Go Specific Gravity of Soil Solids given Dry Unit Weight
Gs=(γdry1+eγwater)
​Go Specific Gravity of Soil Solids given Saturated Unit Weight
Gs=γsaturated(1+e)γwater(1+ws)
​Go Specific Gravity of Soil
Gs=γsγwater
​Go Specific Gravity given Void Ratio given Specific Gravity for Fully Saturated Soil
Gs=ews

Other formulas in Specific Gravity of Soil category

​Go Unit Weight of Soil Solids Given Specific Gravity of Soil
γs=Gsγwater
​Go Unit Weight of Water Given Specific Gravity of Soil
γwater=γsGs
​Go Bulk Specific Gravity
Gm=γbulkγwater
​Go Bulk Unit Weight of Soil Given Bulk Specific Gravity
γbulk=Gmγwater

How to Evaluate Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity?

Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity evaluator uses Specific Gravity of Soil = Void Ratio*Degree of Saturation/Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer to evaluate the Specific Gravity of Soil, The Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity 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, which has a density of 1. Specific Gravity of Soil is denoted by Gs symbol.

How to evaluate Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity, enter Void Ratio (e), Degree of Saturation (S) & Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer (ws) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity

What is the formula to find Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity?
The formula of Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity is expressed as Specific Gravity of Soil = Void Ratio*Degree of Saturation/Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer. Here is an example- 0.603727 = 1.2*0.81/0.61.
How to calculate Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity?
With Void Ratio (e), Degree of Saturation (S) & Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer (ws) we can find Specific Gravity given Void Ratio in Specific Gravity using the formula - Specific Gravity of Soil = Void Ratio*Degree of Saturation/Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer.
What are the other ways to Calculate Specific Gravity of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Specific Gravity of Soil-
  • Specific Gravity of Soil=(Dry Unit Weight*(1+Void Ratio)/Unit Weight of Water)OpenImg
  • Specific Gravity of Soil=(Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*(1+Void Ratio))/(Unit Weight of Water*(1+Water Content of Soil from Pycnometer))OpenImg
  • Specific Gravity of Soil=Unit Weight of Solids/Unit Weight of WaterOpenImg
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