Unit Weight of Water Formula

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Unit Weight of Water is the weight per unit volume of water. Check FAQs
γwater=γsaturated-yS
γwater - Unit Weight of Water?γsaturated - Saturated Unit Weight of Soil?yS - Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter?

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10.93Edit=11.89Edit-0.96Edit
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Unit Weight of Water Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Unit Weight of Water?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
γwater=γsaturated-yS
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γwater=11.89kN/m³-0.96kN/m³
Next Step Convert Units
γwater=11890N/m³-960N/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γwater=11890-960
Next Step Evaluate
γwater=10930N/m³
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
γwater=10.93kN/m³

Unit Weight of Water Formula Elements

Variables
Unit Weight of Water
Unit Weight of Water is the weight per unit volume of water.
Symbol: γwater
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Saturated Unit Weight of Soil
Saturated Unit Weight of Soil is defined as the weight per unit volume of soil when it is fully saturated with water.
Symbol: γsaturated
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.

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 Unit Weight of Water?

Unit Weight of Water evaluator uses Unit Weight of Water = Saturated Unit Weight of Soil-Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter to evaluate the Unit Weight of Water, The Unit Weight of Water is defined as the weight per unit volume of water. Unit Weight of Water is denoted by γwater symbol.

How to evaluate Unit Weight of Water using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Unit Weight of Water, enter Saturated Unit Weight of Soil saturated) & Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter (yS) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Unit Weight of Water

What is the formula to find Unit Weight of Water?
The formula of Unit Weight of Water is expressed as Unit Weight of Water = Saturated Unit Weight of Soil-Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter. Here is an example- 0.010675 = 11890-960.
How to calculate Unit Weight of Water?
With Saturated Unit Weight of Soil saturated) & Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter (yS) we can find Unit Weight of Water using the formula - Unit Weight of Water = Saturated Unit Weight of Soil-Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter.
Can the Unit Weight of Water be negative?
No, the Unit Weight of Water, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Unit Weight of Water?
Unit Weight of Water 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 Unit Weight of Water can be measured.
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