Specific Gravity Calculator

Calculate Specific Gravity



Formula

The formula to calculate Specific Gravity (SG) is:

\[ SG = \frac{\rho}{\rho_W} \]

Where:

What is Specific Gravity?

Specific Gravity is a ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water. The temperature and pressure of the water and substance need to be the same for accurate calculation. This metric helps in understanding the density of a substance in a comprehensible way, using water as a standard reference.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the Specific Gravity (SG):

\[ SG = \frac{\rho}{\rho_W} = \frac{800}{1000} = 0.80 \]

The Specific Gravity (SG) is 0.80.