Specific Gravity Calculator

Free calculate relative density. determine sg = ρ_substance/ρ_reference where reference is usually water at 4°c.

Input Parameters

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Enter parameters to calculate specific gravity

Specific Gravity Formula

Formula

SG = ρ_substance / ρ_reference

Where:

  • • SG = specific gravity (dimensionless)
  • • ρ_substance = density of substance
  • • ρ_reference = density of reference (usually water)

Common Values

  • • Water: 1.0
  • • Ice: 0.92
  • • Aluminum: 2.7
  • • Gold: 19.3

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