Unit Weight of Water in Hydraulics and Waterworks Formulas

Unit Weight of Water is the ratio of total weight to the total volume of water. And is denoted by γ_w. Unit Weight of Water is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Cubic Meter for Specific Weight. Note that the value of Unit Weight of Water is always negative.

Formulas to find Unit Weight of Water in Hydraulics and Waterworks

fxTotal Weight of Water given Potential Energy in Hydroelectric Power GenerationGo

Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas that make use of Unit Weight of Water

fxPotential Energy of Volume of Water in Hydroelectric Power GenerationGo

fxFlow Rate given Power obtained from Water Flow in HorsepowerGo

fxFlow Rate given Power obtained from Water Flow in KilowattGo

fxEfficiency of Turbine and Generator given Power obtained from Water Flow in HorsepowerGo

fxEfficiency of turbine and generator given Power obtained from water flow in KilowattGo

fxPower obtained from Water Flow in HorsepowerGo

fxPower obtained from Water Flow in KilowattGo

List of variables in Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas

fx Potential Energy Go

fx Vertical Distance Water can Fall Go

FAQ

What is the Unit Weight of Water?

Unit Weight of Water is the ratio of total weight to the total volume of water. Unit Weight of Water is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Cubic Meter for Specific Weight. Note that the value of Unit Weight of Water is always negative.

Can the Unit Weight of Water be negative?

Yes, the Unit Weight of Water, measured in Specific Weight can be negative.

What 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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