Unit Weight of Water in Soil and Earthwork 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 positive.

Formulas to find Unit Weight of Water in Soil and Earthwork

fxUnit Weight of Water given Total Thrust from Water Retained behind WallGo

Soil and Earthwork formulas that make use of Unit Weight of Water

fxTotal Thrust from Water Retained by WallGo

fxHeight of Water above Bottom of Wall given Total Thrust from Water Retained behind WallGo

List of variables in Soil and Earthwork formulas

fx Thrust from Water Go

fx Height of Water 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 positive.

Can the Unit Weight of Water be negative?

No, the Unit Weight of Water, measured in Specific Weight cannot 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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