Submerged Unit Weight of Soil Formula

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Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter is the unit weight of a weight of soil as observed under water in a saturated condition of course. Check FAQs
yS=WsuV
yS - Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter?Wsu - Submerged Weight of Soil?V - Total Volume in Soil Mechanics?

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0.963Edit=11.8Edit12.254Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
yS=WsuV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
yS=11.8kN12.254
Next Step Convert Units
yS=11800N12.254
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
yS=1180012.254
Next Step Evaluate
yS=962.950873184266N/m³
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
yS=0.962950873184266kN/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
yS=0.963kN/m³

Submerged Unit Weight of Soil Formula Elements

Variables
Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter
Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter is the unit weight of a weight of soil as observed under water in a saturated condition of course.
Symbol: yS
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Submerged Weight of Soil
Submerged Weight of Soil is the mass of soil in partial submerged condition.
Symbol: Wsu
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
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 Submerged Unit Weight of Soil?

Submerged Unit Weight of Soil evaluator uses Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter = Submerged Weight of Soil/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics to evaluate the Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter, The Submerged Unit Weight of Soil formula is defined as the effective unit weight of soil when it is submerged under water. It's a critical parameter in understanding the behavior of soil under submerged conditions, such as in underwater foundations, retaining walls, or in marine environments. Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter is denoted by yS symbol.

How to evaluate Submerged Unit Weight of Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Submerged Unit Weight of Soil, enter Submerged Weight of Soil (Wsu) & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Submerged Unit Weight of Soil

What is the formula to find Submerged Unit Weight of Soil?
The formula of Submerged Unit Weight of Soil is expressed as Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter = Submerged Weight of Soil/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics. Here is an example- 0.000963 = 11800/12.254.
How to calculate Submerged Unit Weight of Soil?
With Submerged Weight of Soil (Wsu) & Total Volume in Soil Mechanics (V) we can find Submerged Unit Weight of Soil using the formula - Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter = Submerged Weight of Soil/Total Volume in Soil Mechanics.
Can the Submerged Unit Weight of Soil be negative?
No, the Submerged Unit Weight of Soil, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Submerged Unit Weight of Soil?
Submerged Unit Weight of Soil is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³] for Specific Weight. Newton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Centimeter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Millimeter[kN/m³] are the few other units in which Submerged Unit Weight of Soil can be measured.
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