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Unit Weight of Water is mass per unit of water. Check FAQs
γwater=(γdry1+eGs)
γwater - Unit Weight of Water?γdry - Dry Unit Weight?e - Void Ratio?Gs - Specific Gravity of Soil?

Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight Example

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5.0808Edit=(6.12Edit1+1.2Edit2.65Edit)
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Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
γwater=(γdry1+eGs)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γwater=(6.12kN/m³1+1.22.65)
Next Step Convert Units
γwater=(6120N/m³1+1.22.65)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γwater=(61201+1.22.65)
Next Step Evaluate
γwater=5080.75471698113N/m³
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
γwater=5.08075471698113kN/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γwater=5.0808kN/m³

Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight Formula Elements

Variables
Unit Weight of Water
Unit Weight of Water is mass per unit of water.
Symbol: γwater
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dry Unit Weight
Dry Unit Weight of soil is the weight of soil solids per unit of total volume of soil mass.
Symbol: γdry
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Unit Weight of Water

​Go Unit Weight of Water given Void Ratio
γwater=(γsat1+eGs+e)
​Go Unit Weight of Water given Saturated Unit Weight
γwater=(γsat1+e(1+w)Gs)
​Go Unit weight of water given Dry unit weight and Percentage of air voids
γwater=γdry1+wGsGs(1-na)

Other formulas in Unit Weight of Water category

​Go Unit Weight of Water given Buoyant Unit Weight
γdry=(γb1+eGs-1)
​Go Shrinkage Ratio of Soil
SR=γdryγwater

How to Evaluate Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight?

Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight evaluator uses Unit Weight of Water = (Dry Unit Weight*(1+Void Ratio)/Specific Gravity of Soil) to evaluate the Unit Weight of Water, The Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight formula is defined as the ratio of the weight of water to the volume of water. Unit Weight of Water is denoted by γwater symbol.

How to evaluate Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight, enter Dry Unit Weight dry), Void Ratio (e) & Specific Gravity of Soil (Gs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight

What is the formula to find Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight?
The formula of Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight is expressed as Unit Weight of Water = (Dry Unit Weight*(1+Void Ratio)/Specific Gravity of Soil). Here is an example- 0.013283 = (6120*(1+1.2)/2.65).
How to calculate Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight?
With Dry Unit Weight dry), Void Ratio (e) & Specific Gravity of Soil (Gs) we can find Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight using the formula - Unit Weight of Water = (Dry Unit Weight*(1+Void Ratio)/Specific Gravity of Soil).
What are the other ways to Calculate Unit Weight of Water?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Unit Weight of Water-
  • Unit Weight of Water=(Saturated Unit Weight*(1+Void Ratio)/(Specific Gravity of Soil+Void Ratio))OpenImg
  • Unit Weight of Water=(Saturated Unit Weight*(1+Void Ratio)/((1+Water Content of Soil)*Specific Gravity of Soil))OpenImg
  • Unit Weight of Water=Dry Unit Weight*(1+Water Content of Soil*Specific Gravity of Soil)/(Specific Gravity of Soil*(1-Percentage of Air Voids))OpenImg
Can the Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight be negative?
No, the Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight?
Unit Weight of Water given Dry Unit Weight 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 given Dry Unit Weight can be measured.
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