Specific Weight of The Fluid in Fluid Force Formulas

Specific weight of the fluid is a measure of the force exerted by gravity on a unit volume of fluid. And is denoted by γ. Specific Weight of The Fluid is usually measured using the Newton per Cubic Meter for Specific Weight. Note that the value of Specific Weight of The Fluid is always positive.

Fluid Force formulas that make use of Specific Weight of The Fluid

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fxTotal Surface Area of Object Submerged in LiquidGo

FAQ

What is the Specific Weight of The Fluid?

Specific weight of the fluid is a measure of the force exerted by gravity on a unit volume of fluid. Specific Weight of The Fluid is usually measured using the Newton per Cubic Meter for Specific Weight. Note that the value of Specific Weight of The Fluid is always positive.

Can the Specific Weight of The Fluid be negative?

No, the Specific Weight of The Fluid, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Specific Weight of The Fluid?

Specific Weight of The Fluid 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 of The Fluid can be measured.

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