Specific Weight in Fluid Mechanics Formulas

The Specific Weight is the weight per unit volume of a substance, indicating how heavy a material is relative to its volume, crucial in fluid mechanics and pipe design. And is denoted by γ. Specific Weight is usually measured using the Newton per Cubic Meter for Specific Weight. Note that the value of Specific Weight is always negative.

Fluid Mechanics formulas that make use of Specific Weight

fxViscous Force using Head loss Due to Laminar FlowGo

fxLength of Pipe given Head lossGo

fxHead Loss due to Laminar FlowGo

FAQ

What is the Specific Weight?

The Specific Weight is the weight per unit volume of a substance, indicating how heavy a material is relative to its volume, crucial in fluid mechanics and pipe design. Specific Weight is usually measured using the Newton per Cubic Meter for Specific Weight. Note that the value of Specific Weight is always negative.

Can the Specific Weight be negative?

Yes, the Specific Weight, measured in Specific Weight can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Specific Weight?

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

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