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⚖️ Specific Gravity Calculator
Calculate specific gravity, density, and buoyancy for various materials and fluids
📐 Specific Gravity Formulas
SG = ρ_material / ρ_water
SG = W_air / (W_air - W_water)
ρ = SG × ρ_water
Buoyant Force = ρ_fluid × g × V_displaced
SG = specific gravity, ρ = density, W = weight, g = gravity, V = volume, ρ_water = 1000 kg/m³
💡 Tips
- Specific gravity is dimensionless (no units)
- SG > 1: Material sinks in water
- SG < 1: Material floats in water
- SG = 1: Material has same density as water
- Temperature affects density of fluids
- Used in mineral identification and fluid mechanics